Which state launched the State Action Plan for Prevention and Control of Snakebite Envenoming (SAPSE) in July 2026?

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The correct answer is Option B: Kerala. Kerala launched the State Action Plan for Prevention and Control of Snakebite Envenoming (SAPSE) on 20 July 2026 with the target of zero snakebite deaths and disabilities by 2030. Kerala declared snakebite envenoming a notifiable disease under the Kerala Public Health Act, 2023 on 13 October 2025 for systematic reporting and surveillance. Kerala’s SAPSE follows the One Health approach integrating human health, animal health, and environmental health. Snakebite surveillance under SAPSE is carried out through the Integrated Health Information Platform, Health Management Information System, and SARPA App. Anti-snake venom is available in 151 government hospitals and 150 private hospitals across Kerala. In 2025, Kerala distributed 8,456 vials of anti-snake venom across 133 hospitals and administered 6,382 vials to patients. Kerala recorded 18 snakebite deaths in 2025, showing a decline from 123 fatalities recorded during 2018-19. Kerala SAPSE includes species-specific treatment protocols for Hump-nosed Pit Viper and Malabar Pit Viper and uses Kanivu 108 ambulance service for emergency transport.

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Tamil Nadu

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Karnataka

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Odisha

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Goa

Which state launched the State Action Plan for Prevention and Control of Snakebite Envenoming (SAPSE) in July 2026?

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