9 Deaths From Japanese Encephalitis in Nepal
Summary
Nine people have died from Japanese Encephalitis in Nepal over the past 55 days, while 46 infections have been confirmed nationwide. Health officials say the disease is spreading in hot, stagnant-water areas of the Terai and inner Madhesh, and urge vaccination and mosquito precautions.
Key Points
- Nine people have died from Japanese Encephalitis in Nepal in 55 days, and 46 infections have been confirmed nationwide.
- Health officials say stagnant water, paddy fields, and mosquitoes in the Terai and inner Madhesh help spread the disease.
- The illness can cause high fever, headache, unconsciousness, coma, and may require ICU or ventilator support.
- There is no specific antiviral treatment, so prevention through vaccination and mosquito control is emphasized.
