Snakebite victims in Karnali die before reaching hospitals
Summary
In Karnali Province, many snakebite victims die before reaching properly equipped hospitals due to long travel times, lack of anti-venom, and inadequate health facilities, with only Surkhet providing comprehensive care.
Key Points
- Karnali Province suffers from increased snakebite incidents with inadequate local treatment facilities, leading to preventable deaths.
- Only Surkhet district offers complete snakebite treatment with necessary intensive care and anti-venom.
- Victims are often referred from outlying districts like Kalikot to Surkhet, but travel time and cost hinder timely care.
- Improved local treatment centers and free air evacuation are needed to prevent snakebite fatalities in Karnali.
