Quite educative! Thank you for this information. Are there any preventive measures used?
In Uganda (which is in the tropics), there is potential to see many snakes. in order to prevent such occurrences, there is sensitization about removing bushes and trimming all grassy areas regularly.
Furthermore, there are some plants which are used to prevent snakes from getting into homesteads, farms, etc. These include what are called “snake plants”, tobacco plants, etc., which are planted around farms and homes. That is the local way of keeping snakes away.
Thank you so much for the writing. I am Ugandan and I fully understand the situation. From what I have observed over time, the Health facilities may be there at whatever distance, and patients can juggle around the transport to reach them. The biggest challenge is that the Centres do not have medicine and other medical tools or equipment, so, patients will not travel to get there and be frustrated by lack of medicine!
I also wonder, you say you are based in Northern Uganda and want to reach out to other East African countries...why so soon? Even in Central, East, West and Southern Uganda, there are similar rural areas facing the very same if not worse situations. Is it not possible to go to other areas even before you go to other East African countries?
Annette Nakakande.