What measures should be taken to make anti-venom for snakebite available at health centers and hospitals
Discussing the plea made to the Centre to ensure anti-venom accessibility for snakebite treatment.
1. Increase production: Encourage pharmaceutical companies to scale up production of anti-venom to meet the demand.
2. Subsidies: Provide financial assistance or subsidies to manufacturers to keep the cost of anti-venom affordable.
3. Distribution network: Establish a robust distribution network to ensure anti-venom reaches remote health centers and hospitals.
4. Training: Offer training programs for healthcare professionals on snakebite management and the proper administration of anti-venom.
5. Research: Invest in research to develop more effective and stable formulations of anti-venom to improve treatment outcomes.
6. Regulatory support: Simplify regulatory procedures to expedite approval and access to anti-venom.
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