Three deaths from Japanese Encephalitis recorded in Nepal
Summary
Three deaths from Japanese Encephalitis have been recorded in Nepal this monsoon season with 34 infections reported, prompting health warnings to increase vigilance and seek early treatment.
Key Points
- Three deaths and 34 infections from Japanese Encephalitis have been reported in Nepal this year amid the monsoon season.
- The disease is transmitted by Culex mosquitoes which infect humans after biting infected animals like pigs and birds.
- The fatality rate of the disease is 15 to 30 percent, with children under 15 accounting for over 75 percent of cases.
- Prevention through vaccination, mosquito protection, and early treatment is crucial, but public awareness remains low in Nepal.
