Health2/4/2026The Guardian

Death of Nigerian singer after snakebite highlights crisis of ‘preventable’ fatalities

Death of Nigerian singer after snakebite highlights crisis of ‘preventable’ fatalities

The article highlights the tragic death of Nigerian singer Ifunanya Nwangene after a snakebite in her Abuja home. Nwangene, a former contestant on The Voice Nigeria, died in the hospital despite her pleas for help. Her death raises questions about the availability and accessibility of effective antivenoms in Nigeria, where snakebite fatalities are considered "preventable." The article underscores the ongoing crisis of snakebite-related deaths in the country, which disproportionately affect rural communities and often result from a lack of access to proper medical care and treatment. Nwangene's story sheds light on the broader public health issue and the need for improved measures to address the snakebite crisis in Nigeria.

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