Kenya, like other low and middle-income countries, is grappling with snakebites.
Snakebites have been grouped among the Neglected Tropical Diseases by the World Health Organization, as it receives little attention despite the devastating impact it has on communities.
Kenyans, especially those in rural areas, bear the brunt of the snakebite menace.
The bushy environment provides the perfect hideouts for the reptiles, while lack of access to timely treatment and poverty aggravates the situation.
Snakebites are prevalent in Baringo, Kitui, Kilifi, Wajir, Garissa, Machakos, Marsabit, Isiolo, Makindu, Mwingi and Taveta, as the snakes slither into homesteads in search of water and shelter.
