MoH: Snakebite kills over 100,000 people annually
Agricultural workers and children are the most affected
7mon agoCHRISTABEL ADHIAMBONews
According to the WHO, an estimated 5.4 million people worldwide are bitten by snakes each year. /AISnakebite remains a neglected public health issue across many tropical and subtropical countries, with Africa, Asia and Latin America bearing the greatest burden.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) designated September 19 as Snakebite Awareness Day to draw the attention of health authorities and policymakers to this neglected tropical disease.
