Juan Calvete
Professor Juan Calvete is a globally recognized expert in snake antivenom, leading research at the Instituto de Biomedicina de Valencia in Spain. His work focuses on the effectiveness of antivenoms against various snake venoms, and he has been critical of the quality and regulation of antivenoms available in sub-Saharan Africa.
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 1 | 6.00 | 0.40% | +0% | 59,308,690 | 240,116 | $350,000 | 1,417$ |
| Totals | 1 | 59,308,690 | 240,116 | $350,000 | 1,417$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
South Africa:
Juan Calvete, of the Instituto de Biomedicina de Valencia, whose lab conducts antivenom tests for the WHO, was denied access to Polyserp-P when he tried to obtain samples in 2021.
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South Africa:
Professor Juan Calvete is the World Health Organisation’s go-to expert for testing antivenoms.
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Spain:
Professor Juan Calvete is a respected expert in snakebite antivenoms based in Valencia, Spain.
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South Africa:
Professor Juan Calvete is respected around the world as an expert in snake antivenom and leads research at the Instituto de Biomedicina de Valencia.
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