By Golok Nanmwa
The Plateau State Government says it has successfully treated 311 out of 312 reported snakebite cases under its Free Anti-Snake Venom (ASV) programme between December 2025 and June 2026.
The Director-General of the Plateau State Drugs and Medical Commodities Management Agency (PS-DMCMA), Pharm. Kim Jerry Bot, disclosed this in an interview in Jos, attributing the success to Governor Caleb Mutfwang’s intervention in providing free access to life-saving anti-snake venom across the state.
According to Bot, the achievement followed the procurement and distribution of Echitab® Anti-Snake Venom to healthcare facilities in 15 local government areas, significantly improving access to treatment while removing financial barriers for snakebite victims.
He said the initiative had increased public confidence in seeking prompt medical attention, reduced preventable deaths from snakebites and strengthened emergency healthcare response across Plateau State.
