×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Stay Informed, Even Offline
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download App

Taita Taveta County mops up 'ineffective' Indian snake anti-venom

 Scientific studies revealed that the drug was no longer effective in treating snake bites. [iStockphoto]

Health inspectors in Taita Taveta have started to collect snake anti-venom from India after the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority recalled it due to ineffectiveness.

According to Health Executive Gifton Mkaya, Kemsa issued an advisory to 47 counties yesterday after scientific studies revealed that the drug was no longer effective in treating snake bites.

Premium Article

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week.

Fact-first reporting that puts you at the heart of the newsroom. Subscribe for full access.
Continue Reading  →
What you get
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimised reading
  • Weekly newsletters & digests
Pay via
M - PESA
VISA
Airtel Money
Secure Payments Kenya's most trusted newsroom since 1902