Clinical Reviews & Cases
Open AccessEpidemiology of Envenomings in Zimbabwe 2022 to 2025
Authors: Kufakwanguzvarova Wilbert Pomerai, Mazuru Bartholomew Gundidza.
Abstract
Snake bites are a neglected public health problem in low to middle income countries yet most majority of the cases are reported from these countries. Globally more than five million cases are recorded annually and thousands of deaths. This study was conducted in an effort to raise awareness of the problem and also come up with prevention strategies as well advocate policy makers and programmers to prioritise medicines for snake bites. A retrospective secondary data analysis was conducted using DHIS2. Some of the recommendations from the study were cutting grass around the home, wearing snake bite prevention boots, avoiding walking at night, health education of communities, and ensuring availability of ant venom.
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