Shivamogga reports most cases and Koppal most deaths, as Karnataka sees sharp rise in snakebites
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Why in news
Karnataka reported a sharp rise in snakebite cases in 2025, attributed by the State Surveillance Unit to the mandatory reporting of snakebite as a notifiable disease in February 2024.
Background
Karnataka recorded 16,805 snakebite cases and 154 deaths in 2025. Shivamogga district reported the highest number of cases, while Koppal district recorded the highest number of deaths.
Facts for Prelims
- FactKarnataka reported 16,805 snakebite cases and 154 deaths in 2025.
- PlaceShivamogga district reported the highest number of snakebite cases in Karnataka.
- PlaceKoppal district reported the highest number of snakebite deaths in Karnataka.
- BodyIHIP (Integrated Health Information Platform) portal is used for mandatory reporting of snakebites in Karnataka.
- FactSnakebite was declared a notifiable disease in Karnataka in February 2024.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the importance of integrating zoonotic and environmental hazards into public health surveillance systems to mitigate rural health risks in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Surveillance efficacy: Improved case detection through mandatory reporting and IHIP portal integration
- Geographic vulnerability: Higher incidence rates in agricultural and forest-fringe regions
- Infrastructure gap: Need for designated treatment centers and consistent anti-snake venom availability
Keywords: Public Health Surveillance · Notifiable Disease · Zoonotic Hazards · Integrated Health Information Platform · Rural Healthcare Infrastructure
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