Snakebites are a major cause of death especially in the tropical world. Globally, it is estimated that snakebites lead to 138 000 deaths and over 400, 000 victims are left with disabilities. 70 % of snakebites in sub Saharan Africa remain unreported. Studies have shown that 49.7% to 68% initially seek treatment from traditional doctors. This lack of data on snakebites also extends to Zambia due to underreporting. As part of the process of assisting the Government of the Republic of Zambia and the Ministry of Health in Health Systems Strengthening process, Medicines Transparency Alliance Zambia carried out a survey in July 2018 titled " Zambia Snakebite Project: Incidence and Access to Treatment" in Luapula, Muchinga, North western and Northern provinces.
The Ministry of Health in conjunction with MeTA Zambia will therefore be disseminating the survey results this Friday the 3rf of August 2018 at the MeTA secretariat in Salama Park Lusaka. Snakebite experts from the Netherlands and Africa region will be in attendance to assist with information sharing.

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