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June 15, 2026Discover Public HealthOpen Access

Strengthening essential medicines policy to improve antivenom availability and affordability for snakebite envenomation in rural sub-Saharan Africa

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JMJonhas MasatuMuhimbili University of Health and Allied SciencesSKSadiki KomeThe University of DodomaHNHelman NyigoMinistry of Health

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Implication

Examines antivenom affordability and availability impacts on snakebite treatment in rural areas, suggesting policy improvements.

Key Points

  • The aim is to analyze the burden of snakebite envenomation and propose solutions to improve antivenom access in rural sub-Saharan Africa.
  • Analyzed epidemiological data on snakebite envenomation in rural sub-Saharan Africa.
  • Explored policy implementation gaps affecting antivenom availability and affordability.
  • Reviewed the WHO Essential Medicines List to assess its impact on rural health.
  • High costs and fragile supply chains significantly limit antivenom access in rural areas.
  • Limited availability of antivenom leads to increased morbidities and mortalities from snakebites.
  • Revising and strengthening the Essential Medicines Policies could improve access to antivenom.

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Masatu et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a2f982ba1cfeec490829339https://doi.org/10.1186/s12982-026-02316-z
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