LSTM and Partners Launch African Snakebite Alliance to Tackle Snakebite Burden

The Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine and Partners Launch African Snakebite Alliance to Tackle Snakebite Burden

The Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) and its partners in four African countries have launched the African Snakebite Alliance (ASA) to address the growing burden of snakebites across sub-Saharan Africa.

The initiative aims to bridge gaps in funding, research, and policymaking to improve snakebite prevention and treatment.

ASA will function as a research and policy hub, using input from communities and policymakers to identify key health research questions.

The findings will be translated into practical solutions to prevent snakebites and minimize their impact.

Initial research by ASA members has highlighted critical challenges, including limited funding, a lack of relevant data, and insufficient engagement with policymakers.

The Alliance seeks to address these barriers by fostering collaboration and developing targeted interventions.

Beyond research, ASA is committed to promoting snakebite envenoming studies through open grants.

This includes creating opportunities for postdoctoral researchers in Africa, ensuring that local expertise plays a leading role in tackling the issue.

By strengthening research, policy, and funding, the ASA aims to reduce snakebite-related deaths and disabilities, ultimately improving health outcomes in affected communities.

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