Kenya Snakebite Research and Interventions Profile

Established 2017 as a Centre of excellence in snakebite research and interventions. The key strategic objective is to undertake multi-disciplinary research activities leading to better diagnosis and therapies for snakebite; while working towards community-based model interventions systems – the primary goal of saving the lives and limbs of those afflicted with snakebite.

Research Objectives

• Provision of expert advice on clinical and biological aspects of snakebite
• Determining the incidence, mortality, morbidity and socioeconomic impact of snakebite
• Establishing the first Antivenom Quality Control Unit in sub-Saharan Africa
• Establishing the first centre for research on snakebite therapy, diagnosis and basic biology