Nationwide variation of snakebite incidence in Kenya: Community surveys as an integrated NTD approach.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Snakebite envenoming is a neglected tropical disease (NTD) of public health concern in Kenya. Its true burden remains elusive with an over-reliance on health facility-based data and geographically limited community surveys. This study aimed to generate data on snakebite burden in Kenyan communities and to capture the variation in incidence rate across the country by integrating snakebite incidence questions into nationwide Mass Drug Administration (MDA) campaigns for other NTDs.

Methods

A cross-sectional community survey was conducted, nested within MDA campaigns targeting trachoma, schistosomiasis and soil transmitted helminths. Data collection spanned from July 2022 to August 2023. Incidence rates per 100,000 person-years were calculated, and correlation betwe

SUBMITTER: Oluoch GO 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12654943 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature