Andjela Milivojevic
@andjela.bsky.social
Investigative journalist | Global health @tbij.bsky.social | previously BBC/OCCRP/Balkan Insight/CINS
Hi Vidya, what is the best way to reach you? Interested to chat with you about one of your recent stories.
March 17, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Hi Vidya, what is the best way to reach you? Interested to chat with you about one of your recent stories.
Reposted by Andjela Milivojevic
Estimates on deaths from snakebite around the world range from 80,000 to 140,000
But it is a problem that often goes unrecorded ...
But it is a problem that often goes unrecorded ...
What happens when you get bitten by a snake?
5.4 million people are bitten by snakes each year – and of these, 80,000 to 140,000 people die
www.thebureauinvestigates.com
February 13, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Estimates on deaths from snakebite around the world range from 80,000 to 140,000
But it is a problem that often goes unrecorded ...
But it is a problem that often goes unrecorded ...
Reposted by Andjela Milivojevic
When we tested samples of antivenoms from 3 countries, we found that you’d need 70+ vials of some brands for effective treatment
One antivenom company we looked into even exported antivenom for Indian snakes to Africa, where they knew it wouldn’t work
One antivenom company we looked into even exported antivenom for Indian snakes to Africa, where they knew it wouldn’t work
Why isn’t good quality antivenom getting to the people who need it?
Sub-Saharan Africa has access to just 2.5% of the snake antivenom treatments it needs
www.thebureauinvestigates.com
February 13, 2025 at 10:52 AM
When we tested samples of antivenoms from 3 countries, we found that you’d need 70+ vials of some brands for effective treatment
One antivenom company we looked into even exported antivenom for Indian snakes to Africa, where they knew it wouldn’t work
One antivenom company we looked into even exported antivenom for Indian snakes to Africa, where they knew it wouldn’t work
Reposted by Andjela Milivojevic
A bite from a venomous snake can cause life-changing injuries – or even death
One snake park volunteer we spoke to recalls his experience 👇
One snake park volunteer we spoke to recalls his experience 👇
February 13, 2025 at 10:52 AM
A bite from a venomous snake can cause life-changing injuries – or even death
One snake park volunteer we spoke to recalls his experience 👇
One snake park volunteer we spoke to recalls his experience 👇
Reposted by Andjela Milivojevic
Not only is the life-saving treatment in very short supply across parts of some African countries – patients often struggle to afford it
The situation has become so bad, some locals have been forced to take matters into their own hands 👇
The situation has become so bad, some locals have been forced to take matters into their own hands 👇
February 13, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Not only is the life-saving treatment in very short supply across parts of some African countries – patients often struggle to afford it
The situation has become so bad, some locals have been forced to take matters into their own hands 👇
The situation has become so bad, some locals have been forced to take matters into their own hands 👇