131 people infected with Japanese encephalitis this year
Summary
Nepal has recorded 131 Japanese encephalitis infections and 28 deaths this year, with most cases affecting unvaccinated people in farming communities. The government is running vaccination campaigns in Jhapa and Kailali and urging people to protect themselves from mosquito bites.
Key Points
- A total of 131 people have tested positive for Japanese encephalitis in Nepal this year, with 28 deaths reported.
- About 87 percent of those infected had not received the JE vaccine.
- Cases have been reported in 90 local units across 37 districts, especially among people near paddy fields and pig farms.
- The government is conducting vaccination campaigns in affected areas, including Jhapa and Kailali, and doctors are advising mosquito-bite prevention.
