Which State Has Declared Snakebite a Notifiable Disease, Making Case Reporting Mandatory?

Maharashtra has declared snakebite a notifiable disease, making it mandatory for hospitals, medical colleges and healthcare professionals to report every suspected, probable or confirmed snakebite case, as well as deaths.

The move is aimed at strengthening disease surveillance, ensuring timely treatment and improving the availability of Anti-Snake Venom (ASV) across the state. Serious and fatal cases must be reported immediately to the concerned district health authorities.

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Question: Which state has declared snakebite a notifiable disease, making reporting of cases mandatory in healthcare institutions?

✅ Answer: Maharashtra

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