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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.

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