VOICED : Guinea Bissau islanders feel the bite in antivenom crisis

The video discusses the challenges faced by snake bite victims in Guinea-Bissau, focusing on the lack of medical facilities and reliance on traditional healers. It highlights the dangers of snakes on the island of Saga and the issues with antidote production due to low demand. The World Health Organization is working to increase interest in the African market for these antidotes.

What did Maury McCord initially think had bitten him?

• A piece of wood

• A spider

• A bee

• A mosquito

Which snake is mentioned as the most venomous in the transcript?

• Python

• Cuva

• Cobra

• Viper

What is a major challenge for snake bite victims in Guinea-Bissau?

• Shortage of doctors

• High cost of treatment

• Limited access to hospitals

• Lack of awareness

Where do victims often go for traditional healing?

• Island of Bissau

• Island of Saga

• Island of Formosa

• Island of Bubak

Why have pharmaceutical companies stopped producing certain antidotes?

• Regulatory issues

• Lack of raw materials

• Insufficient demand

• High production costs