KATHMANDU, Aug. 12: Nepal is set to receive 13,200 vials of anti-snake venom (ASV) this week as the government moves to ensure uninterrupted treatment amid concerns over a shortage of the lifesavin...

Anti-snake venom is running out during peak snakebite season, while shortages of iron and folic acid, as well as anti-rabies and JE vaccines, are putting vulnerable patients at risk. Patients acro...

Dang, August 2 A shortage of Anti-snake venom used to treat snakebite patients has been reported in hospitals in the district. The snakebite treatment centre at the Rapti Institute of Health Scien...

As many as 53 people have died, and 716 others have been injured from venomous snakebites since May 14. Amid the peak snakebite season, hospitals and snakebite treatment centres across the country...

Shortages at some snake bite treatment centres have forced officials to shift antivenom from centres with extra stocks. The spread of venomous snakes into Nepal's hills and mountains has prompted ...