Sri Vijaya Puram, October 30: A virtual training programme on the prevention and control of snake bite envenoming was organised by the Directorate of Health Services in association with the National Health Mission on October 27 and yesterday in the conference hall of the Directorate of Health Services. The participants were all Staff Nurses.
Dr. Subrata Saha, State Nodal Officer, Prevention and Control of Snake Bite Envenoming, A&N Administration, highlighted the critical role of healthcare workers in reducing mortality and morbidity caused by snake bites. During the workshop, he also highlighted the importance of timely medical intervention, proper referral mechanisms, the administration of anti-snake venom (ASV) and treatment associated with snake envenomation.
Dr. Rajiv Kumar Gosh, MPH, District Public Health Officer (South Andaman), focused on key aspects such as the early identification of snake bites, first aid measures and community awareness strategies, and provided valuable insights into evidence-based management and best practices for snake bite envenoming. He also highlighted the importance of timely medical intervention.
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 concluded with a discussion on the 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.
