Current Affairs - State - Discussion

Tamil Nadu has taken a significant step in addressing snakebite envenomation by declaring it a notifiable disease under the Tamil Nadu Public Health Act, of 1939. This move enables healthcare authorities to track and monitor snakebite cases more effectively, ultimately enhancing prevention and treatment efforts. The World Health Organization (WHO) has also launched initiatives to combat snakebite envenoming globally, aiming to reduce mortality and morbidity by half by 2030. India has similarly implemented national plans to tackle snakebite hazards, demonstrating concerted efforts to address this critical health concern.