India bears the highest burden of snakebite deaths globally, driven by high snake density, vast rural populations, and widespread reliance on traditional healers, according to the latest global report, ‘Time to Bite Back: Catalyzing a Global Response to Snakebite Envenoming.' The report said that India reports an estimated 58,000 deaths annually, but the impact is severe among poor and indigenous communities, where access to quality healthcare remains limited. According to Dr Yogesh Jain, a leading public health physician and one of the authors of the report, India is still failing to prevent needless snakebite deaths. “The healthcare system is simply not equipped to respond. Doctors often lack the training, tools, and confidence to treat cases effectively,” he said. https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2025/Jun/12/india-tops-world-in-snakebite-deaths-58000-cases?utm_source=whatsapp&utm_medium=channel&utm_campaign=nation