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http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2013/02/125-venom/holland-text

--an interesting read.

http://www.parliament.gh/publications/32/824

ANSWERS TO PARLIAMENTARY QUESTIONS
*106. The policy of the Ministry of Health is that where there is a mission hospital, the Government of Ghana will support the development of that hospital. Therefore plans are being made by the ministry to help the S.D.A. Hospital attain accreditation for the Midwifery School. The management of S.D.A Hospital would first have to apply to the Nursing and Midwifery Council for clearance. The council would then recommend the school to the National Accreditation Board for commencement of procedures towards Institutional and Programme Accreditation of the midwifery programme.
*107. Mr. Speaker, the average demand for anti-snake serum in the Upper East Region is 1,150 which is fairly marched with supply of 1,066, given that not every snake bite will require treatment with anti- snake serum. However, the Ministry acknowledges the dwindling supply situation in the Nabdam district of the Upper East Region; hence in 2014 allocation of anti- snake serum had doubled as compared to last year. The Ministry has also developed treatment protocols supported by structured training programmes country wide and it is being used for managing snake bites. The Ministry therefore intends to increase access by adopting the following pragmatic measures.
1. Reprioritizing within its budget in 2015 and beyond to increase the allocation for anti-snake serum
2. Intensifying training at both pre-service and in-service levels to implement treatment protocols for managing snake bite at all levels of care
3. Reduce wastages through improved supply chain management
4. Encourage local manufacturers to enter into the manufacturing of anti-snake venom in the medium term
5. Explore other treatment options such as the use of herbal preparations in the medium term

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*108. It is the Ministry’s policy to provide a district hospital in every district, both old and new. Such a hospital will be sufficiently equipped to effectively handle patients referred to it by the various health centres and clinics in its catchment area. The Ministry is in the process of sourcing for funds for such project and as soon as funds are available Dormaa East District will be provided with a District Hospital.