Kirinyaga has partnered with the national government to map snakebite hotspots across the county and support the development of a locally produced anti-venom. Kirinyaga County Director of Public Health and Sanitation Peter Irungu said the collaboration marks the first comprehensive study of snakebite burden in the county and will provide reliable data to support evidence-based planning and resource allocation. He noted that snakebite remains a neglected public health challenge despite affecting many residents, adding that the study will generate accurate data on reported cases and enable the county to implement targeted prevention and disease control interventions.