Interim report on snakebite incidence and case fatality rates in sub-Saharan Africa

This report provides preliminary data for 2020 from the health systems of 14 countries in sub-Saharan Africa that were obtained with a standardized data collection module for snakebite envenoming developed for the WHO integrated data platform (WIDP).4 This module receives data from ministries of health which represents health system data at national, regional, and district level, providing a snapshot of snakebite surveillance in those health systems. The WIDP data collection module provides insights for improving the quality of the data and identifying and resolving any reporting gaps. It is a useful tool for countries to integrate snakebite envenoming into national health plans and policies.