It’s estimated that at least five million people around the world are bitten by venomous snakes every year. After pressure from international organizations the World Health Organization has listed venomous snake bites as a priority neglected tropical disease. Allison Vuchnich reports.
- Snakebites kill around 100,000 per year worldwide. A charity is trying to cut that number.
- WHO names venomous snakebite a top health priority