Current Status of Antivenom in East Africa
Starting on:
Jun 12, 2025
Ending on:
Jun 12, 2025
Moderator(s):
Mrs Alison Allport
Curator, Watamu Snake
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3 Points

Provider:
Daktari Online
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Current Status of Antivenom in East Africa

Starting on:
Jun 12, 2025
Ending on:
Jun 12, 2025
Venue:

Description

This course provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of antivenom availability, efficacy, production, distribution, and use in East Africa.

Objectives

Understand the epidemiology of snakebite envenoming in East Africa, including incidence rates, mortality, and morbidity data. Identify key venomous snake species in East Africa and understand their clinical implications. Describe the current antivenom landscape, including types in use, sources of production, and clinical efficacy.

Presenters

  1. Dr. Dr Khadlilkar


  2. Dr. Mitchel Okumu


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