肯尼亚面临蛇毒血清严重短缺问题,导致死亡和残疾人数增加。 Kenya faces critical snake antivenom shortage, leading to increased deaths and disabilities.

肯尼亚面临蛇毒血清严重短缺,估计每年需要10万瓶,但只收到1万至3万瓶。 Kenya faces a severe shortage of snake antivenom, with an estimated need for 100,000 vials annually, but only receiving between 10,000 and 30,000. 这一短缺导致蛇咬物造成的死亡和残疾增加。 This shortage has led to increased deaths and disabilities from snakebites. 一名14岁的男孩在毒蛇咬伤后,由于治疗不力,几乎失去了腿。 A 14-year-old boy nearly lost his leg after a venomous snake bite due to ineffective treatment. 抗血清费用高达每瓶62美元,许多人买不起,导致依赖传统补救办法。 Antivenom, costing up to $62 per vial, is unaffordable for many, leading to reliance on traditional remedies. 蛇肉研究和干预中心正在研制一种更有力和更廉价的抗毒血清,预计在大约两年内可以提供。 The Snakebite Research and Intervention Centre is developing a more potent and affordable antivenom, expected to be available in about two years.