Archive · 4 Sep 2025
Demow Hospital Achieves Zero Snakebite Deaths for Fourth Year
Imagine a hospital that is very good at treating snake bites!
The Demow Hospital in Assam, India, hasn't had anyone die from a snake bite for four years in a row.
This is because people get to the hospital quickly after being bitten and the doctors have a special plan to help them.
Most of the snake bites happen during the rainy season, often from green pit vipers.
The hospital uses medicine to treat the bites and is successful in saving lives, showcasing the effectiveness of early medical intervention.
Demow Hospital achieved zero snakebite deaths for the fourth consecutive year (2021-2024).
The hospital treated 863 snakebite patients in 2024, with 146 venomous bites.
Most bites occurred during the monsoon season, primarily from green pit vipers.
Patients with venomous bites were treated with antivenom and a standardized protocol.
The hospital's success is attributed to early reporting and effective treatment.
- Who
- Demow Rural Community Health Centre-cum-Model Hospital (DRCH-CMH)
- What
- Achieved zero snakebite deaths for four consecutive years.
- When
- 2021-2024
- Where
- Sivasagar district, Assam
- Why
- Due to growing awareness, on-time reporting, and effective treatment protocols.
- Hospital
- Demow Rural Community Health Centre-cum-Model Hospital (DRCH-CMH)
- Location
- Sivasagar district, Assam
- Zero Mortality Period
- Four consecutive years (2021-2024)
- Total Snakebite Patients (2024)
- 863
- Venomous Bites (2024)
- 146
- Common Venomous Snakes
- Green pit vipers, cobras, kraits
- Key Factor
- On-time reporting and standardized treatment
