9,438 snakebite cases in Jharkhand since 2022, health department asks doctors to comply with guidelines
Jharkhand has reported 9,438 snakebite cases since 2022, with a significant increase in incidents each year. The State Health Department has urged doctors to follow national guidelines for managing snakebite cases. A National Action Plan aims to reduce snakebite deaths by 50% by 2030, while awareness and timely treatment remain critical issues.
- ▪In 2022, Jharkhand recorded 392 snakebite cases, which rose to 1,647 in 2023.
- ▪The government has classified snakebite cases and related deaths as notifiable diseases.
- ▪Experts indicate that most snakebite deaths are due to panic rather than venom.
- ▪The Health Department has mandated the availability of anti-snake venom serum in all medical facilities.
- ▪Rural communities often rely on ineffective traditional remedies, delaying proper treatment.
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Jharkhand has witnessed 9,438 snakebite cases since 2022, with a steady rise in the number of such incidents over the years, prompting the State Health Department to instruct doctors to comply with the official guidelines in dealing with such cases.In 2022, the State recorded 392 snakebite cases, which rose to 1,647 with 15 deaths in 2023, 2,760 incidents with 22 deaths in 2024 and 4,078 cases with 26 deaths in 2025, data from the State Health Department showed. Till April 2026, Jharkhand recorded 561 snakebite cases.
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