
Kenya Snakebite Research and Intervention Centre
@K_SRIC
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We are a centre of excellence in snakebite research and Interventions.
Nairobi, Kenya
Joined September 2018
RT @primateresearch: This partnership will leverage local expertise, strengthen health referral systems and equip communities with life-sav….
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RT @primateresearch: We engaged the health leadership, local administrators and community stakeholders in crafting innovative snakebite hot….
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RT @primateresearch: @MOH_Kenya through @primateresearch @K_SRIC, engaged Garissa County through the County Director for Health and the CEO….
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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
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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
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RT @primateresearch: The meeting focused on enhancing collaboration on SBE interventions and discussions on the Prior Informed Consent & Mu….
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RT @primateresearch: Kenya Institute of Primate Research (KIPRE) led by Prof. Johnson Kang’ethe, Chair of the Board’s Research Committee an….
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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
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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
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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
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RT @primateresearch: Kenya has achieved a significant milestone at the 78th World Health Assembly (WHA) by officially becoming a member of….
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@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
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RT @primateresearch: Today, @primateresearch @K_SRIC joined other conservation stakeholders in commemorating #WorldWildlifeDay2025 in Mari….
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@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.
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@K_SRIC commemorated #WorldWildlifeDay2025 in Marigat, Baringo County. We showcased snakes of medical importance in the region, raising awareness about snakes and snakebites.
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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 .
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