The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), has assured residents of the nation’s capital, Abuja, that antivenom is fully stocked and readily accessible across all FCTA-owned hospitals and public health centres. ALSO READ: Snakebite: Provide free anti-venom drugs to prevent more deaths, Pharmacists beg FGFasawe in the statement which she personally signed, disclosed that, “different forms and types of anti-snake venom are widely available across FCTA-owned hospitals and public health facilities. “Snakebites remain a largely preventable public health emergency. As a rule, all snakebites must be treated as venomous until proven otherwise.”The FCTA Secretary also used the opportunity to issue a step-by-step advisory on what residents must do immediately after a snakebite. “For emergencies, residents should contact FCT Emergency Medical System and Ambulance Services Numbers – 090157892931, 090157892932.

Source: Nigerian Tribune February 03, 2026 13:17 UTC