Snakebite Emergency? 146 Hospitals Ready With Antivenom

Anti-snake venom (ASV) is readily available in 146 hospitals throughout the State, with provisions also made in select community health centers and all facilities at the taluk level and above. This ensures broad access to critical treatment for snakebite victims.

In the critical moments following a snakebite, the Health department strongly advises residents to contact the Kanivu 108 ambulance service. This specialized service is staffed by emergency medical technicians trained to provide immediate first aid, continuous patient monitoring, and direct transportation to a hospital equipped with anti-snake venom.

Officials stress the importance of utilizing the 108 service to prevent delays and ensure patients reach a facility where antivenom is guaranteed to be available. Self-transporting victims to potentially unequipped hospitals is discouraged to maximize survival chances.