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GMC study: Snakebite cases spreading tentacles in state By Navhind Times - 2025-09-22 0 0 Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp

Abdul Wahab Khan

Panaji: A new epidemiological study conducted at Goa Medical College (GMC), Bambolim, has revealed a worrying rise in snakebite cases across the state and also in bordering districts of two neighbouring states over the past five years, showing concerning mortality patterns that demand immediate public health interventions.

Stating that snakebite envenomation is “a severe yet neglected public health threat” disproportionately affecting rural areas, the study has called for policy-driven interventions, stronger healthcare infrastructure, and targeted awareness efforts, particularly during the monsoo

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