Udaipur, Tripura: Health officials held a special workshop in Udaipur on Thursday to raise awareness about snakebite treatment and emergency care.
The Gomati District Health and Family Welfare Society and the Tripura Health and Family Welfare Department jointly organised the programme. The event took place at the Gakulpur Panchayat Raj Training Centre.
Health Workers Join Awareness Programme
ASHA workers, TRLM Didi workers, MPS and MPW staff from different parts of Gomati district joined the workshop. The programme focused on practical steps that health workers can take when someone suffers a snakebite.
The sessions explained how to provide immediate support. They also covered common mistakes that people should avoid after a snakebite.
Doctors Dr. Soumik Chakraborty, Dr. Uday Shankar Sarkar and Dr. Diptanu Debnath spoke at the programme. They shared important advice on emergency response and medical treatment.
Doctors Stress the Need for Quick Treatment
The doctors urged people to stay calm after a snakebite. They said family members should reassure the victim and arrange medical care without delay.
They also warned people against tightly tying the affected limb with a rope, cloth or other material. Such practices can cause additional problems and may worsen the victim’s condition.
Instead, people should take the victim to the nearest health centre or hospital as soon as possible.
Avoid Delays Caused by Traditional Practices
The workshop also highlighted the risks of relying on traditional healing methods after a snakebite.
Doctors advised people not to waste valuable time with ojha, gunin or jhar-phuk practices. Early medical attention can play a crucial role in saving a patient’s life.
Health officials said hospitals across Gomati district have anti-venom injections for snakebite treatment. Reaching a hospital on time can greatly improve the chances of recovery.
Awareness Focused on Rural Communities
The programme placed special emphasis on rural areas. Snakebite incidents often create fear and confusion among people in villages.
Health workers will now carry the message to local communities. They will encourage families to seek professional medical help immediately after a snakebite.
The doctors also stressed that a snakebite does not automatically mean death. Modern medical treatment can successfully manage many snakebite cases.
The workshop ended with a clear message for the community: Stay calm, avoid harmful practices and reach a hospital without delay after a snakebite.
