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Kenya set to develop first East African snake antivenom as 19,000 cases reported annually

Kenya is stepping up efforts to develop a snake antivenom tailored to species found in East Africa, with the project expected to be ready by the end of 2026 as the country continues to grapple with…

  • Kenya to develop first East African snake antivenom by end of 2026
  • 19,000 snakebite cases reported annually in Kenya, causing >1,000 deaths
  • Partnership between KIPRE and NEL supported by Ministry of Health

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