According to the St John Ambulance, snake bites stay quite common in Port Moresby and components of Central Province.
Last 12 months, the SJA group attended to 248 snake chunk incidents, and this 12 months from January to August, they’ve attended to 203 incidents to this point.
SJA CEO Matt Cannon highlights that snake bites should not unusual in PNG, and pose an unrecognised menace to the well being of the general public and significantly the young folks.
“One of the pillars of St John Ambulance is first assist coaching, and first assist is greater than preliminary remedy, it contains consciousness and prevention.
We imagine that empowering people with the understanding of snakes and the information and abilities to offer rapid care throughout a snakebite emergency could make all of the distinction,” he stated.
“Through our training programs, we educate our communities on recognising snakebite symptoms, applying appropriate first aid techniques, and seeking prompt medical assistance.”
He additional added that the collaboration with Port Moresby Nature Park for the Snaketastic Event has been a fantastic alternative to offer important snakebite consciousness and first assist coaching.
“Our goal is to equip people with the knowledge and skills necessary to respond effectively in the event of a snakebite emergency.”
Lessons on venomous snake species and non-venomous snakes have been available in the course of the occasion, and individuals have been proven find out how to administer rapid first assist.
