Snakebite Risk Increases in Sudurpashchim Province Amidst Monsoon
Summary
Snakebite risk has risen across Sudurpashchim Province during the monsoon, with police data showing deaths and injuries in recent fiscal years. Health workers urge people to keep homes and fields clean, avoid traditional remedies, and reach designated treatment centers immediately after a bite.
Key Points
- Snakebite cases increase in Sudurpashchim during the monsoon, especially in Kailali and Kanchanpur.
- Police data shows 12 deaths in fiscal year 2081/082 and four deaths in fiscal year 2082/083 from snakebites.
- Doctors advise cleaning surroundings, wearing boots, using torches at night, and seeking immediate hospital treatment after a bite.
- Snakebite treatment is available at several hospitals and health centers in Kailali, Kanchanpur, and other hill districts, and it is free at designated centers.
