@article{101671,
  author = {Bijlwan A and Pandey P},
  title = {The national action plan for prevention and control of snakebite envenoming in India (NAPSE): Its role, opportunities and challenges.},
  abstract = {<p>The National Action Plan for Prevention and Control of Snakebite Envenoming in India (NAPSE), launched in March 2024, is a crucial and timely initiative aimed at addressing one of the country’s most persistent public health challenges. Snakebites in India are responsible for nearly 50% of global snakebite deaths, with an estimated 50,000 fatalities annually out of 3–4 million snakebite cases.[<a href="https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11668436/#R1">1</a>] The goal of NAPSE is to halve snakebite-related deaths and disabilities by 2030 through a comprehensive and multifaceted approach. This editorial delves into the key features, strategies, and implications of NAPSE, highlighting its potential to transform snakebite management in India.</p>
},
  year = {2024},
  journal = {Journal of family medicine and primary care},
  volume = {13},
  pages = {5438-5439},
  month = {11/2024},
  issn = {2249-4863},
  url = {https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11668436/pdf/JFMPC-13-5438.pdf},
  doi = {10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_902_24},
  language = {ENG},
}