The Kerala government has announced a comprehensive set of school safety protocols, inspired by the heartbreaking 2019 Wayanad incident where a schoolgirl lost her life after a snakebite inside her classroom. The new measures, framed under the direction of the Kerala High Court, call for close coordination between the education, health, forest, and local self-government Read More…
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SC Seeks Centre’s Response on Petition to Make Anti-Venom Available in Rural Health Centers
The Supreme Court has directed the Centre to respond to a petition urging the government to provide anti-venom for snakebites at health centers across India. With around 58,000 snakebite fatalities annually, mostly in rural areas, the petition stresses the need for a national prevention program and improved access to timely treatment. It calls for greater Read More…