Kirinyaga banks on partnership with research firms to map out snakebite hotspots

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The findings are expected to guide strategic antivenom distribution, strengthen surveillance and referral systems and support development of an effective antivenom. [Jane Mugambi, Standard]

Kirinyaga County has entered into partnership with the Kenya snakebite research and Intervention Center(K-SRIC) and Kenya Institute of primate Research (KIPRE) aimed at mapping out snake bite hotspots.

The partnership, the county said will play a key role in getting data that will aid in developing an antivenom.

The findings are expected to guide strategic antivenom distribution, strengthen surveillance and referral systems, identify priority intervention areas, and support the development of an affordable and effective antivenom.