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Antivenom

‘Nightmare crisis’ — SA’s National Health Laboratories run out of snake, scorpion and spider antivenom

South Africa

‘Nightmare crisis’ — SA’s National Health Laboratories run out of snake, scorpion and spider antivenom

By Estelle Ellis

Snake antivenom mired by shortages and side effects – a new treatment could boost our options

Maverick Citizen

Snake antivenom mired by shortages and side effects – a new treatment could boost our options

By Jesse Copelyn for Spotlight

Global heating may drive deadly snakes to new regions, scientists warn

Africa

Global heating may drive deadly snakes to new regions, scientists warn

By Pablo Ariel Martinez

SA well stocked with antivenom, say experts as snakebite season looms

South Africa

SA well stocked with antivenom, say experts as snakebite season looms

By Jim Mohlala

Grave warnings from snakebite experts as minister of health is asked to intervene in antivenom crisis

South Africa

Grave warnings from snakebite experts as minister of health is asked to intervene in antivenom crisis

By Estelle Ellis

Nationwide snake antivenom stockpile shortage an ‘absolute catastrophe’ - reptile expert

South Africa

Nationwide snake antivenom stockpile shortage an ‘absolute catastrophe’ - reptile expert

By Estelle Ellis

Two weeks until Africa runs out of leading anti-venom

South Africa

Two weeks until Africa runs out of leading anti-venom

By Simon Allison

Lives at risk after snakebite anti-venom proves toxic to profits

Africa

Lives at risk after snakebite anti-venom proves toxic to profits

By Simon Allison