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Snakebite Deaths Spark Outrage at Hazaribag Health Centre
16 Aug
Summary
- Two individuals died from suspected snakebites on Saturday night.
- Relatives reported no medical staff or antivenom at the local health center.
- Protesters blocked roads, demanding action and compensation for the deaths.
Two individuals, a six-year-old boy and a 30-year-old woman, died in separate suspected snakebite incidents in Hazaribag district's Keredari block on Saturday night. Their families alleged that the local community health centre had no medical personnel or antivenom available when they arrived. The victims were subsequently transferred to Hazaribag Sadar Hospital, where they were pronounced dead.
Enraged villagers placed the bodies at the health centre and staged a road blockade for approximately 10 hours, demanding accountability and financial compensation. Accusations were also made against a medical officer for allegedly treating patients while intoxicated.
Following negotiations, officials committed to removing the CHC in-charge within 15 days and investigating the specific allegations against the intoxicated medical officer. The Block Development Officer also assured improvements to the health centre's facilities.
