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- Snakebite envenoming - World Health Organization (WHO)
Snakebite envenoming is a potentially life-threatening disease caused by toxins in the bite of a venomous snake Envenoming can also be caused by having venom sprayed into the eyes by certain species of snakes that have the ability to spit venom as a defence measure
- Snakebite envenoming - World Health Organization (WHO)
Following a request by several UN member states, WHO formally listed snakebite envenoming as a highest priority neglected tropical disease in June 2017 A Snakebite Envenoming Working Group established that same year was tasked with informing the development of a strategic WHO road map on snakebites This strategy focuses on a 50% reduction in
- Snakebite envenoming - World Health Organization (WHO)
First, there is a significant burden of mortality and morbidity (as detailed in the answer to question 1) – snakebite envenoming is a high-impact disease Secondly, a majority of incidents of snakebite occur in the world’s tropical and sub-tropical regions, and it particularly impacts the poor – snakebite is a tropical disease
- Snakebite envenoming - World Health Organization (WHO)
Snakebite envenoming is a potentially life-threatening disease that typically results from the injection of a mixture of different toxins (“venom”) following the bite of a venomous snake Envenoming can also be caused by having venom sprayed into the eyes by certain species of snakes that have the ability to spit venom as a defence measure
- Snakebite Information and Data Platform - World Health Organization (WHO)
As part of its 2019–2030 global strategy for the prevention and control of snakebite envenoming, WHO is launching a new Snakebite Information and Data Platform This is the result of collaboration between the Departments of Control of Neglected Tropical Diseases (WHO NTD) and Data Delivery for Impact Analytics (WHO DDI)
- Guidelines for the management of snakebites, 2nd edition
Snakebites are well-known medical emergencies in many parts of the world, especially in rural areas Agricultural workers and children are the most affected The incidence of snakebite mortality is particularly high in South-East Asia Rational use of snake anti-venom can substantially reduce mortality and morbidity due to snakebites These guidelines are a revised and updated version of
- Snakebite envenoming -- A strategy for prevention and control
A disease whose time has come -- Snakebite envenoming is a neglected tropical disease (NTD) that is responsible for enormous suffering, disability and premature death on every continent As over 5 8 billion people are at risk of encountering a venomous snake, it is not surprising but no less tragic that almost 7400 people every day are bitten
- Preventing and controlling snakebite envenoming
Prevention and controlIt is feasible that a concerted, multisectoral approach would drive the achievement of substantial reductions in the burden of injury, disability and death caused by snakebite envenoming within as little as a decade Snakebite envenoming deprives millions of people of their right to a healthy, productive life, and the cost to families, communities and nations is enormously
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