01474nas a2200217   4500000000100000008004100001260001200042653001100054653001500065653003400080653001400114653002100128653002500149100001300174700001500187245011700202856010400319300000800423520081100431022001401242       2025                            d  c01/202510aNAP-SE10aOne Health10aSustainable Development Goals10aAntivenom10aNational program10aSnakebite envenoming1 aMunshi H1 aGajbhiye R00aNational Action Plan for the prevention and control of snakebite envenoming in India: strategies and challenges.  uhttps://academic.oup.com/trstmh/advance-article-pdf/doi/10.1093/trstmh/trae068/61271740/trae068.pdf  a1-33 a<p>India accounts for one-half of global snakebite-related deaths. The recently launched National Action Plan for the Prevention and Control of Snakebite Envenoming in India is a comprehensive initiative designed to address this burden. It aims to ensure universal access to antivenom, strengthen healthcare systems, train healthcare professionals and engage traditional healers to enhance public awareness. The plan also promotes democratization and inter-sectoral collaboration, allowing states to customize their approaches, and advocates for a One Health strategy. While the plan reinforces India's commitment to sustainable development, continued political commitment, robust monitoring and evaluation, global collaborations and community ownership remain crucial for its effective implementation.</p>  a1878-3503