Himachal declares snakebite poisoning a notifiable disease

• Himachal Pradesh government has declared snakebite envenomation a notifiable disease.
• This aligns with the National Action Plan for Prevention and Control of Snakebite Envenoming (NAPSE) by 2030.
• All public and private health facilities must now report suspected snakebite cases and deaths.
• The move aims to track incidents, identify high-risk areas, improve clinical management, and generate accurate data.
• It addresses challenges like delayed medical care and lack of resources at lower health facilities, which contribute to around 100 deaths annually in Himachal.