RT @primateresearch: This partnership will leverage local expertise, strengthen health referral systems and equip communities with life-sav….

RT @primateresearch: We engaged the health leadership, local administrators and community stakeholders in crafting innovative snakebite hot….

RT @primateresearch: @MOH_Kenya through @primateresearch @K_SRIC, engaged Garissa County through the County Director for Health and the CEO….

The training centred on snakebite awareness, first aid, prevention measures, snake identification and rescue . This initiative aims to identify endemic snakes in the region, safeguard the community and conserve snakes while reducing human-wildlife conflict. #ntds

The curriculum covered critical topics including.1. Pathophysiology of snakebite envenoming.2. Proper antivenom administration and dosing protocol.3. Snakebite epidemiology.4. Snake identification & First-aid.5. Rehabilitation and long-term follow-up care for snakebite survivors

This training forms part of a broader initiative to strengthen grassroots capacity in snakebite prevention, control and management. Emphasis was placed on effective community-level reporting using eCHIS, as well as behaviour change communication in health promotion.

The @MOH_Kenya through @primateresearch @K_SRIC convened with Community Health Promoters (CHPs) in Kitui County for a critical sensitization and training workshop on snakebite response and reporting. @PublicHealthMoH .#snakebites #CommunityHealthPromoters #NTDs

RT @primateresearch: The meeting focused on enhancing collaboration on SBE interventions and discussions on the Prior Informed Consent & Mu….

RT @primateresearch: Kenya Institute of Primate Research (KIPRE) led by Prof. Johnson Kang’ethe, Chair of the Board’s Research Committee an….

Kenya tomorrow is hosting a unique Official side event on SNAKE BITE ENVENOMING. We cordially invite you and your #WHA78 delegation to join us in Room VII (7) FLOOR 3 Palais Des Nations from 1230 - 1350hrs for this highly anticipated event. #GlobalHealth #advocacy #visibility

The event marked the launch of the Global Snakebite Taskforce and the Strike Out Snakebite (SOS) initiative to spotlight SBE, mobilize investment and secure vital policy commitments. #StrikeOutSnakebite #WHA78 #NeglectedTropicalDisease #GlobalHealth

In Kenya, snakebite kills over 800 and disables hundreds each year. At this year's #WHA78 informal snakebite side event in Geneva, Kenya took a leading role as co-host of the side event alongside the Wellcome Trust.

Proud to see 🇰🇪 Hon. Aden Duale (@MOH_Kenya) & Elhadj As Sy (@LSTMnews ) lead the new Global Snakebite Taskforce, launched at #WHA78! A major step toward halving snakebite deaths & disabilities by 2030. 🐍🌍.#StrikeOutSnakebite #NTDs #GlobalHealth

RT @primateresearch: Kenya has achieved a significant milestone at the 78th World Health Assembly (WHA) by officially becoming a member of….

@K_SRIC is working closely with the community, including Community Health Promoters, to develop context-specific locally driven solutions for snakebite prevention, early response and management. #communityeducation #communityhealth #savinglivesandlimbs #preventingsnakebite

RT @primateresearch: Today, @primateresearch @K_SRIC joined other conservation stakeholders in commemorating #WorldWildlifeDay2025 in Mari….

@primateresearch Following the rise of snakebite incidences in the county, the event served as a call to action by the local leadership for strengthened healthcare infrastructure that will ensure availability of antivenom in healthcare facilities and enhanced community education.

@K_SRIC commemorated #WorldWildlifeDay2025 in Marigat, Baringo County. We showcased snakes of medical importance in the region, raising awareness about snakes and snakebites.

Publication Alert! .Here is our latest publication on a snake species that causes the greatest morbidity and deaths in our region. @primateresearch .@CSRIatLSTM .@LSTMnews .@NTDS_Kenya .@MOH_Kenya .