Japanese Encephalitis Confirmed in 131 Cases in Nepal
Summary
Japanese Encephalitis has been confirmed in 131 people in Nepal, with 28 deaths reported so far. Health authorities say most infected people were unvaccinated and are continuing vaccination campaigns in affected districts.
Key Points
- Japanese Encephalitis has been confirmed in 131 people in Nepal, out of 1,372 Acute Encephalitis Syndrome cases reported since 2026.
- The Family Welfare Division says 28 people have died from JE infection and 87 percent of those infected were unvaccinated.
- JE has been confirmed in 90 local levels across 37 districts, with many cases linked to people living near paddy fields and pig farms.
- Vaccination campaigns are ongoing in Jhapa and several local levels of Kailali, targeting people aged 30 and above and health workers.
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