Dhangadhi Launches Japanese Encephalitis Vaccination Campaign

Summary

A Japanese Encephalitis vaccination campaign has begun across all 19 wards of Dhangadhi Sub-Metropolitan City, targeting residents aged 30 and above. Officials say the drive will run until October 8 as four JE cases have already been reported in the area.

Key Points
  • The Japanese Encephalitis vaccination campaign has started in Dhangadhi Sub-Metropolitan City today.
  • The drive covers all 19 wards and aims to vaccinate 103,000 people aged 30 years or above by October 8.
  • 124 vaccination centers have been set up for the campaign.
  • Officials say four Japanese Encephalitis infections have already been detected in the sub-metropolitan city.
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