Snake bites in rural farming communities

The situation can become more worrying in rural communities where people may have to travel considerable distances before reaching a health facility capable of managing snake-bite cases.

Rural health facilities should also be adequately prepared to provide prompt care to snake-bite victims, particularly in farming communities where such incidents are more likely to occur.

There must be stronger community health education on snake bite to help reduce its disturbing impact and make farming safer for communities across the country.