Antivenom shortage leaves SA vulnerable to snakebite deaths

Published 2 weeks ago• 1 minute read

Load-shedding and renovations at the South African Vaccine Producers (SAVP) facility have led to a shortage of lifesaving antivenom, leaving the country dangerously unprepared for snakebite emergencies...

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