LUCKNOW, July 29 -- A workshop on snakebite management organised by the Foundation for People-Centric Health Systems was held at Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences (RMLIMS) on Monday. Authorities stressed the importance of awareness and timely treatment, noting that snakebites claim nearly 49,000 lives annually in India. Prof CM Singh, RMLIMS director said, snakebites pose a significant public health concern in India, with UP reporting the highest number of fatalities. Dr SD Kandpal, community medicine department head, RMLIMS, stressed the need of seeking immediate medical attention after a snakebite. He said timely administration of anti-snake venom can greatly lower the risk of death....