Nepal Snakebite Prevention

A Short History of this Nepal Snakebite Prevention Communications Project
Snakebite is one of the most neglected public health issues among the poor rural communities living in Nepal’s tropical Terai region due to the high population density and widespread agricultural activities that bring people into contact with snakes. This region is home to several venomous snake species and there are numerous fatalities every year due to snake bites. Despite this, the country as a whole lacks a functional snakebite awareness program.

The radio programs, public service announcements, and colorful posters, will be deployed in five local languages. A highlight of the campaign is this web page (snakebitenepal.org) that provides information on the locations and contact information for all of the health posts, hospitals and clinics that provide antivenom.

http://snakebitenepal.org/