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SNAKEBITE ENVENOMING
Cobra vs Cottonmouth: Why these two snakes are dangerous in completely different waysImagine navigating the wild terrains of Africa or Asia, where cobras lurk with their potent venom that disrupts the nervous system, leading...- The copperhead snake is almost never lethal but that doesn't mean it isn't dangerousCopperheads are prevalent venomous snakes across the eastern United States. These masters of disguise often bite when threatened, leading t...
- Kerala declares snakebite a public health priority to improve tracking and treatmentKerala has declared snakebite envenomation a major public health issue. This move aims to improve data collection and treatment. The decisi...
- Dead snake can still bite and kill even hours after death, shocking study findsDoctors in Assam have documented the world's first cases of venom poisoning from dead cobras and kraits. As per the study, several cases we...
- India on track to meet SDG health targets well ahead of 2030: GovtThe Union Cabinet reviewed NHM's progress, noting significant advancements in maternal and child health, disease elimination, and healthcar...
- Snakebite cases are 'notifiable disease': CentreThe ministry of health and family welfare (MoHFW) has designated snakebite cases and deaths as a 'notifiable disease' in India. This mandat...
- India tackles snakebite crisis: New action plan aims to halve deaths by 2030Snakebites pose a significant threat in India, which has the highest snakebite mortality rate globally. A 2020 study reported 1.2 million d...
- Snake catcher in Rajasthan dies within minutes after being bitten by a cobraThe incident was captured on a CCTV camera nearby. The CCTV video shows Tiwari catching the cobra outside a shop in the Gogamedi area of Ch...
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