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Snakebite envenomation
November 11 , 2024
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- The Tamil Nadu government has officially declared snakebite envenomation as a notifiable disease under the Tamil Nadu Public Health Act, 1939.
- Snakebite envenomation is a life-threatening medical condition caused by the venomous snake bites.
- It is a major health concern in rural and snake-endemic regions.
- This move is expected to lead to better prevention strategies, reduce mortality rates, and enhance treatment facilities across the state.
- WHO has recognised snakebite as a global public health issue and launched a strategy to reduce snakebite-induced deaths and disabilities worldwide.
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