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Nigeria's snakebite situation is pretty dire, with around 43,000 cases reported yearly and approximately 1,900 deaths. The country struggles with antivenom shortages, with about 50% of health facilities lacking the capacity to treat snakebite envenoming. This is a major issue, especially in rural areas where access to healthcare is already limited.
In Northeastern Nigeria, children are disproportionately affected, and delayed presentation to hospitals (more than 4 hours after being bitten) increases the risk of complications. The Snakebite Treatment and Research Hospital in Kaltungo reports that nearly two-thirds of patients took more than 4 hours to present to the hospital after being bitten. This delay can be deadly, as prompt treatment is crucial in preventing long-term damage or death.
In Northeastern Nigeria, children are disproportionately affected, and delayed presentation to hospitals (more than 4 hours after being bitten) increases the risk of complications. The Snakebite Treatment and Research Hospital in Kaltungo reports that nearly two-thirds of patients took more than 4 hours to present to the hospital after being bitten. This delay can be deadly, as prompt treatment is crucial in preventing long-term damage or death.
