Snake bites claim 13 lives since January

Zimbabwe is grappling with a deadly surge in snake bites, with reports indicating that 13 individuals have lost their lives to venomous snake attacks since the beginning of the year.

According to the Health and Child Care ministry Disease Surveillance Report for the week ending May 19, 2024, 53 snake bite cases and zero deaths were reported during the week.

“The cumulative figures for snake bites are 2 573 cases and 13 deaths,” the ministry said.

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