Up to 10 snakebite cases reported daily in Rautahat, health officials warn against delays
Summary
Health authorities in Rautahat report 5 to 10 daily snakebite cases at Provincial Hospital Gaur, urging timely hospital visits for effective treatment and warning against delays.
Key Points
- Rautahat's Provincial Hospital Gaur receives 5 to 10 snakebite patients daily, mostly bitten by non-venomous snakes.
- One to two venomous snakebite cases are reported every alternate day requiring anti-snake venom treatment.
- Hospital maintains sufficient anti-snake venom stock and encourages timely hospital treatment over faith healing.
- Snakebite cases peaked at 10 to 15 per day until mid-July, but have since decreased by about 50 percent.
