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Gujarat moves closer to region-specific anti-snake venom

Gujarat is advancing efforts to develop a region-specific anti-snake venom tailored to the state's local snake species. The Snake Research Institute (SRI) in Gujarat has provided freeze-dried venom from four medically significant species—Indian cobra, common krait, Russell’s viper, and saw-scaled viper—to a licensed manufacturer, Vins Bioproducts Limited, based in Telangana. This venom will be used to create anti-venom specific to Gujarat's snake population, aiming to improve treatment efficacy and reduce snakebite mortality rates. Officials estimate the first batch could be available within a year, aligning with India's national goal of cutting snakebite deaths by 50% by 2030. The initiative highlights the importance of region-specific treatments due to variations in venom composition across different areas.