The Egyptian Parliament has taken immediate action following a tragic incident in the Sharqia Governorate, which resulted in the death of three people due to snake bites.
Ayman Mohseb, Deputy Chair of the Economic Affairs Committee, has called for a comprehensive national plan to prevent the dangers of snake proliferation and to ensure quick medical interventions for victims in rural areas and villages.
He stressed that the recurrence of such incidents necessitates a shift in government strategy, highlighting that the response should not only be reactive post-disaster but also involve proactive measures to safeguard lives in agricultural regions at higher risk.
Ahmed Al-Baili, Deputy Health Minister of Sharqia, reported that the district has recorded 12 cases of snake bites so far, with three fatalities, while the remaining victims are in stable condition.
He noted that the latest fatality had received 20 doses of anti-snake venom serum; however, the amount of venom was too severe, leading to the individual's death.
This parliamentary move follows a series of distressing events in the Qarqara village in the Minya Al-Qamh district of Sharqia in recent days. The snake bites resulted in the deaths of two children and a woman, causing panic and heightened concern among locals, especially as the dangerous reptiles increasingly appear in waterways, drains, and agricultural areas amid rising summer temperatures.