2 women from Jaykot and Metli in Dharcula were bitten by snakes, with one requiring hospital care after her family relied on faith healing at home for 3 days. Both women are now receiving treatment at Pithoragarh district hospital.
Kamla Devi (36), a resident of Chami, Metli, was bitten by a snake while cutting grass in a field on 23 October. Her relatives treated her at home through faith healing instead of taking her immediately to hospital.
Her condition later worsened. She was admitted to the district hospital on Monday morning.
Second woman taken to hospital immediately
Janki Devi (22), a resident of Jaykot, was also bitten by a snake. Her relatives brought her directly to the district hospital after the incident.
Emergency Medical Officer Dr Kamal said both women were undergoing treatment. He advised people to avoid faith healing after a snakebite and to reach a hospital immediately.
Snakebite can require urgent medical attention, and the cases have highlighted the risk of delaying hospital treatment in favour of traditional practices. The available report does not provide further details about the women’s medical condition or the type of snakes involved.
Conclusion
Both snakebite patients are being treated at Pithoragarh district hospital. Doctors have advised immediate hospital care and warned against relying on faith healing after a snakebite.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where did the snakebites occur?
The incidents occurred in Jaykot and Metli areas of Dharcula in Pithoragarh district.
Q. Who was admitted after receiving treatment at home?
Kamla Devi (36), a resident of Chami, Metli, was admitted after her condition worsened following 3 days of faith healing at home.
Q. When was Kamla Devi bitten?
She was bitten by a snake on 23 October while cutting grass in a field.
Q. Who was taken directly to the hospital?
Janki Devi (22), a resident of Jaykot, was taken directly to the district hospital by her relatives.
Q. What advice did Dr Kamal give?
Dr Kamal advised people to avoid faith healing after a snakebite and to go to a hospital immediately.
