Sri Vijaya Puram, Aug. 11: A virtual training session on prevention and control of snake bite envenoming was organised by Directorate of Health Services in association with National Health Mission on Aug. 6 in the conference hall of Directorate of Health Services with the aim of enhancing the clinical preparedness of frontline healthcare professionals in managing snake bite cases. Participants were Medical Officers/Chief Medical Officers (Allopathy, Homeopathy & Ayurveda) of Primary Health Centres (PHCs), Community Health Centres (CHCs) and District Hospitals of A&N Islands.
The session was conducted by the resource person, Dr. Shiv Shankar Singh, M.D (Medicine) who imparted a detailed training on the clinical management and response to snake bite. The training aims to enhance the knowledge and preparedness of healthcare professionals in effectively managing snake bite cases, proper referral mechanisms administration of anti-snake venom (ASV) and treatment associated with snake envenomation which is considered a critical aspect of emergency healthcare services.
The participants were earlier welcomed by Dr. Subrata Saha, State Nodal Officer (PCSBE). Around 100 participants benefitted from this training programme.
