Singer's death reveals Nigeria's urgent need for better snakebite treatment

Singer Ifunanya Nwangene died after a snakebite, highlighting Nigeria's severe snakebite problem and antivenom shortages. Nwangene was bitten by a snake in her apartment and faced delays in receiving antivenom at multiple hospitals, ultimately succumbing to the venom. Nigeria has the world's third-highest incidence of snakebites. Her death has prompted calls for improved antivenom availability and integration of snakebite treatment into national health strategies, as thousands are affected annually by this preventable public health crisis.