There's been a big jump in snakebites in Zimbabwe this year. The Ministry of Health says there have been 1,686 cases, and six people have died. Just this week, 147 more people got bitten by snakes. Two of them didn't make it - one in Bindura and one in Chegutu.
It's a scary situation. Snakes are out and about a lot more during the rainy season. They're causing problems all over the country. People are most likely to get bitten when they're farming or walking through bushy areas.
The Ministry of Health is working hard to educate people on how to stay safe around snakes and ensure there is enough antivenom in the places where it's needed most. If someone gets bitten, they need to see a doctor right away. It could save their life.
Health experts are telling everyone to be careful. Wear clothes that protect you, stay away from places where snakes might be, and get to a hospital fast if you do get bitten. The authorities are saying that as the rainy season goes on, even more people are probably going to get bitten by snakes.
It's a tough situation, but everyone has to do their part to stay safe. The Ministry of Health is on it, but people have to look out for themselves and each other, too. If we all work together, hopefully, we can keep the number of snakebites down and save some lives.
It's a scary situation. Snakes are out and about a lot more during the rainy season. They're causing problems all over the country. People are most likely to get bitten when they're farming or walking through bushy areas.
The Ministry of Health is working hard to educate people on how to stay safe around snakes and ensure there is enough antivenom in the places where it's needed most. If someone gets bitten, they need to see a doctor right away. It could save their life.
Health experts are telling everyone to be careful. Wear clothes that protect you, stay away from places where snakes might be, and get to a hospital fast if you do get bitten. The authorities are saying that as the rainy season goes on, even more people are probably going to get bitten by snakes.
It's a tough situation, but everyone has to do their part to stay safe. The Ministry of Health is on it, but people have to look out for themselves and each other, too. If we all work together, hopefully, we can keep the number of snakebites down and save some lives.
