JE vaccination to continue in Nawalparasi East until Tuesday
Summary
Over 70 percent of people above 35 years in Nawalparasi East have been vaccinated against Japanese encephalitis to contain the outbreak that has caused several deaths and infections since mid-2025.
Key Points
- Over 70 percent of population above 35 in Nawalparasi East have been vaccinated against Japanese encephalitis during the ongoing campaign.
- The JE virus has killed at least six and infected over a dozen people in the district since mid-July 2025.
- Vaccination began 10 days ago and will continue until Tuesday using the government’s own funds due to lack of external support.
- JE virus infection and death rates remain high especially among unvaccinated populations over 40 years old, with no specific cure available but effective vaccines for prevention.
