Death of Nigerian singer after snakebite highlights crisis of ‘preventable’ fatalities

Ifunanya Nwangene died in hospital after being bitten in her Abuja home, raising questions about the availability of effective antivenoms ...
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Snakebite: Pharmacists, Senate Advocate Free Anti-venom Drugs, Local Production

The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN) has urged the federal government to make antivenom drugs free and invest in local manufacturing to ...
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Tying legs after snakebite reduces victims’ chances of survival — experts

The Medical Director of the Snakebite Treatment and Research Hospital, Kaltungo, Gombe State, Dr Nicholas Amani-Hamman, has ...
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'Venom travels fast': Doctor urges against outdated snakebite practices

Dr. Amani-Hamman warns against outdated snakebite first aid methods. Seek medical help immediately to prevent venom spread ...
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11-Year-Old Boy Died of Snakebite After His Dad Sent Him to Bed to 'Sleep it Off' Thinking He'd Been Drinking Alcohol

An 11-year-old Australian boy has died from a snake bite after his father mistakenly thought his symptoms were due to him drinking alcohol The tragedy, which took place in Nov. 2021, saw Tristian ...
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KNUST study finds long-term disabilities common among snakebite victims in Ghana

For many snakebite survivors in rural Ghana, the danger does not end when the bleeding stops or the swelling goes down. Years after the bite, some still struggle to walk long distances, work on their ...