Kenya records 19,000 snakebite cases annually as deaths top 1,000
Kenya records more than 19,000 snakebite cases each year, resulting in over 1,000 deaths and leaving many survivors with long-term disability, Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has said...
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Kenya is grappling with a significant public health crisis, recording over 19,000 snakebite cases annually, resulting in more than 1,000 deaths according to Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale.
- Over 1,000 deaths occur each year from snakebites in Kenya.
- Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale is leading efforts to combat this issue.
- Kenya is investing in domestic antivenom production and advocating for stronger global action.
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Duale Urges Coordinated African Response to Rising Non-Communicable Diseases - April 2026
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