Koshi Province

Snakebite victims are dying in Taplejung as they do not get immediate medical attention

For eastern hill and mountain districts, the only snakebite treatment centre is in Charali, Jhapa, which could take days to reach for those living in remote regions.Snakebite victims are dying in Taplejung as they do not get immediate medical attention
Dhan Bahadur Mabohang of Ikhabu village shows the finger that he lost to a snakebite. Post photo: Ananda Gautam
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Ananda Gautam
Published at : July 27, 2020
Updated at : July 29, 2020 07:24
Taplejung

Ananda Gautam

Ananda Gautam is the Taplejung correspondent for Kantipur Publications.


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