Munshi Hrishikesh, Gajbhiye Rahul K
Clinical Research Laboratory, ICMR- National Institute for Research in Reproductive and Child Health, J. M. Street, Parel, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, 400012.
Model Rural Health Research Unit, Vani, District Nashik, Maharashtra, India 422215.
Trans R Soc Trop Med Hyg. 2025 May 1;119(5):560-562. doi: 10.1093/trstmh/trae068.
India accounts for one-half of global snakebite-related deaths. The recently launched National Action Plan for the Prevention and Control of Snakebite Envenoming in India is a comprehensive initiative designed to address this burden. It aims to ensure universal access to antivenom, strengthen healthcare systems, train healthcare professionals and engage traditional healers to enhance public awareness. The plan also promotes democratization and inter-sectoral collaboration, allowing states to customize their approaches, and advocates for a One Health strategy. While the plan reinforces India's commitment to sustainable development, continued political commitment, robust monitoring and evaluation, global collaborations and community ownership remain crucial for its effective implementation.
印度的蛇咬伤致死人数占全球的一半。印度最近启动的《蛇咬伤中毒预防与控制国家行动计划》是一项全面举措，旨在应对这一负担。其目标是确保普遍可及抗蛇毒血清，加强医疗保健系统，培训医疗保健专业人员并让传统治疗师参与进来，以提高公众意识。该计划还促进民主化和部门间合作，允许各邦因地制宜，并倡导采用“同一健康”战略。虽然该计划强化了印度对可持续发展的承诺，但持续的政治承诺、强有力的监测与评估、全球合作以及社区主导对于其有效实施仍然至关重要。
