Hospitals in the hills and mountains seek anti-venom
Summary
Hospitals in Nepal's hills and mountains are requesting antivenom supply as venomous snakebites increase due to climate change, threatening previously unaffected regions.
Key Points
- Venomous snakes are spreading into Nepal's hills and mountains, prompting hospitals like Sotang Primary Hospital to seek antivenom supply.
- Since mid-April, around 30 snakebite victims have been treated in Solukhumbu, with some requiring referral to specialized centers.
- Experts link the rise in venomous snakebite cases to increasing temperatures driven by climate change in Nepal's hill and mountain districts.
- The government aims to reduce snakebite deaths and disabilities by half by 2030 in alignment with the World Health Organisation’s 'Snakebite Roadmap'.
