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Kenya faces critical snake antivenom shortage, leading to increased deaths and disabilities.
Kenya faces a severe shortage of snake antivenom, with an estimated need for 100,000 vials annually, but only receiving between 10,000 and 30,000.
This shortage has led to increased deaths and disabilities from snakebites.
A 14-year-old boy nearly lost his leg after a venomous snake bite due to ineffective treatment.
Antivenom, costing up to $62 per vial, is unaffordable for many, leading to reliance on traditional remedies.
The Snakebite Research and Intervention Centre is developing a more potent and affordable antivenom, expected to be available in about two years.
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Kenia se enfrenta a una escasez crítica de antiveneno para serpientes, lo que lleva a un aumento de muertes y discapacidades.