Snakebites in Nepal are a medical emergency. Here are things you should know about them

In several regions of the world, including Nepal and India, snakebites constitute an alarming health danger as these countries are home to a variety of lethal snake species . Envenomation from snakebites in Nepal continues to be a major threat to public safety.

Every year, around 2 million people are bitten by snakes whereas over 100,000 people are killed. A lack of knowledge, safety, first aid and medication against snakebites are major factors behind this disaster. Snakebite envenoming is considered one of the neglected tropical diseases, which needs stronger epidemiological evidence in endemic countries, such as Nepal and India.