[11] The General Hospital Kaltungo served snakebite victims from Duguri District, Alkaleri LGA, Bauchi State, after a flood along the River Benue in October 2012 resulted in a large increase in the population of venomous snakes.

A July 2013 report indicated that over 200 people in Duguri District had died of snakebite; "whoever is lucky to make it to Kaltungo is treated in only two days and then they return home.

[19] In Kaltungo LGA, a variety of animals are raised and sold, including camels, cows, Swines and goats.

The Kaltungo LGA's economy heavily relies on agriculture, with a variety of crops grown, including sorghum, millet, beans, and rice.

Trading, hunting, and creation of crafts are additional significant economic activities in Kaltungo LGA.