The announcement follows widespread criticism after singer and social media influencer Ifunanya Nwangene died from snakebite complications at the Federal Medical Centre, Jabi, Abuja—a tragedy that ignited public debate over medical negligence and treatment availability in the capital.
Dr. Adedolapo Fasawe, Mandate Secretary of the FCT Health Services and Environment Secretariat, stated that the territory maintains comprehensive stocks of both polyvalent and multivalent antivenoms under strict quality controls at the Abuja Central Medical Stores.
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