#WATCH | Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh: Stakeholders attend state-level conference on Zero Snakebite Death Initiative. State Programme Officer for snakebite cum Deputy Director, Health Department, Dr Umesh Bharti says, “…this is the first time different departments have come together on a single platform to address the issue of reducing deaths caused by snakebites. Snakebite management is often viewed solely as the Health Department's responsibility, yet many factors are involved. The objective of bringing together various departments, such as agriculture, horticulture, and the Forest Department, is to tackle the issue comprehensively, starting from the village level where farmers are most frequently affected. The goal of reducing snakebite-related deaths by 50% by 2030 can only be achieved if all departments contribute their share…the Forest Department shared a helpline number…” (04.07)