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Goa Declares Snake Bite Notifiable
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 15 Aug 2026, 02:32 AM
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The Goa government has made snake bite a notifiable disease, aiming to improve response and treatment. This move will help track and manage snake bite cases more effectively.
In a significant move, the Goa government has declared snake bite as a notifiable disease. This decision is expected to enhance the state's ability to respond to and treat snake bite cases. By making snake bite notifiable, healthcare providers will be required to report all such cases to the authorities, enabling better tracking and management of the disease. This initiative is likely to improve outcomes for those affected by snake bites in Goa.