Sri Vijaya Puram, Oct 22: One day workshop-cum-training programme on prevention and control of snake bite envenoming organised by Directorate of Health Services in association with National Health Mission on 22nd Oct 2025 at PHC Ferrargunj. Participants were MOs, CHO, Staff Nurse, ANM, PHN, HE, MHW, ASHA and ICDS workers.
Dr. Subrata Saha, State Nodal Officer, Prevention & Control of Snake bite Envenoming, A & N Administration highlighted the critical role of healthcare workers in reducing mortality and morbidity caused by snake bites. He focused on key aspects such as early identification of snake bites, first aid measures and community awareness strategies and provide valuable insights into evidence-based management and best practices for snake bite envenoming. During the workshop he also stressed the importance of timely medical intervention, proper referral mechanisms administration of anti-snake venom (ASV) and treatment associated with snake envenomation.
This initiative is part of the ongoing efforts by the Directorate of Health Services to build capacity among healthcare providers and ensure effective emergency response mechanisms at the grassroots level.
The programme commenced with a welcome address by Mrs. Banani Mridha, Bio-Medical Engineer, which was followed by an additional informative session on Bio-Medical Waste Management (BMWM). She provided participants with crucial guidance on proper segregation of biomedical waste at the point of generation, as well as its treatment and disposal in compliance with the Bio-Medical Waste Management Rules, 2016. A total of 32 participants were benefited from this interactive training.
The programme concluded with a discussion on challenges faced by healthcare professionals in handling snake bite cases. Participants expressed their appreciation for the initiative and pledged to apply the knowledge gained to improve patient outcomes in their respective healthcare facilities.
