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April 27, 2026
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Kenya records 19,000 snakebite cases annually as deaths top 1,000

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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