Kerala Considers Adding Snakebites to Reportable Diseases List

The government in Kerala is thinking about making snakebites something doctors have to report, like other serious illnesses.

This is because a student died from a snakebite in the past.

The High Court is looking into this, especially since schools now have some responsibility for dealing with snakebites.

The court wants the government to create a strong plan that includes schools, health officials, and the forest department to help prevent and treat snakebites effectively.