66 Deaths from Snakebites in Four Months
Summary
66 people have died from snakebites across Nepal in the last four months, while 956 others were bitten during the same period. Health authorities say only a small share of snakebite cases show venom symptoms and require immediate antivenom treatment.
Key Points
- 66 people have died from snakebites in Nepal from Baisakh to date over the last four months.
- 956 people were bitten by snakes during the same period.
- Only 10 to 12 percent of snakebite victims show venom symptoms and need immediate antivenom treatment.
- The Department of Health Services has distributed 8,200 vials of snakebite vaccine through provincial health supply centers and received 17,600 vials of rabies immunoglobulin.
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