National Snakebite Advisory Group

The National Snakebite Advisory Group (NSAG) offers a free national advisory support service to medical personnel, clinicians and centres in both the public and private sector who may need to treat snakebite victims. 

The NSAG was officially launched on 17 October in commemoration of World Trauma Day. The Group includes medical and trauma practitioners who are highly experienced in snakebite treatment, as well as anti-venom and snake handling experts. It has representatives throughout South Africa, as well as in neighbouring countries Swaziland and Mozambique.

My roles in the National Snakebite Advisory Group

My role is focused upon spider bites and scorpion stings. Providing support to medical professionals, supporting spider and scorpion antivenom, assisting and educating medical professionals. Supporting the aims of the National Snakebite Advisory Group in South Africa and throughout Southern Africa.