JE vaccination for 35+ residents in Nawalarasi East begins tomorrow
Summary
The Ministry of Health and Population in Nepal is launching a JE vaccination drive for unvaccinated residents aged 35 and above in Nawalparasi East to combat outbreaks and deaths caused by the Japanese encephalitis virus.
Key Points
- The Ministry of Health and Population will start vaccinating unvaccinated residents aged 35 and above in Nawalparasi East against Japanese encephalitis from Friday.
- Financial constraints limit the vaccination to one district, with funds from internal sources after aid agencies declined support.
- Since June last year, JE has infected over 175 people and caused 35 deaths in Nepal, affecting 45 districts.
- JE virus is mosquito-borne with a high fatality rate, especially among unvaccinated populations, and no specific cure exists, only prevention through vaccines.
