Nigerian Senate Calls for Urgent Action to End Snakebite Deaths, Ensure Antidote Availability

The Nigerian Senate has taken steps to tackle snakebite deaths by urging federal and state governments to ensure the availability of lifesaving antidotes, including snake antivenom, in public and private hospitals across the country. The motion, sponsored by Senator Idiat Oluranti Adebule, highlighted the increasing cases of snakebites and the need for immediate intervention to prevent avoidable deaths.

The Senate emphasized the importance of timely access to safe and effective antivenom, especially in a country like Nigeria where snakebite incidences are prevalent. The motion also called for health regulatory authorities to mandate the stocking of essential antidotes in hospitals and strengthen emergency healthcare responses nationwide.