Kerala to Produce Local Snakebite Antivenom on World Snake Day

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2025-07-17 08:36:02 - Translate -

At a World Snake Day event, Kerala’s Forest Minister A. K. Saseendran announced a plan to locally produce snakebite antivenom, tailored to Kerala-specific venom types. Currently, all antivenom is imported from other states, which may not match local species. The initiative involves venom extracted by local rescue teams and distribution through Primary Health Centres. Kerala aims to reduce...

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