Sumanth Bindumadhav reveals startling figures: 10 lakh snakebite cases annually, resulting in 58,000 deaths - that’s six lives lost every hour. The burden falls heavily on farmers and rural labourers, with far-reaching socioeconomic impacts. From venom variations across regions to antivenom shortages and deeply rooted cultural beliefs, the challenges snake through India’s healthcare system.
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As Karnataka becomes the first State to make snakebites a notifiable disease, Bindumadhav discusses the potential for data-driven solutions. He also shares simple yet effective prevention strategies and emphasizes the need for a multi-departmental approach to tackle this venomous problem.
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