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Snakebite deaths rise in Kerala

Kochi, Feb 17 (UNI) In response to the increasing number of snakebite-related deaths in Kerala, Amrita Hospital has initiated an action plan to prevent the loss of lives.
The project aims to integrate all government agencies, including family health centers and the Forest Department, as well as private hospitals and research institutions.
Over the past ten years, 904 deaths have occurred due to human-wildlife conflicts, of which 574 were caused by snakebites. The primary goal of this initiative is to reduce this number significantly.
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