Japanese Encephalitis claims three more lives in Nepal, death toll reaches 23
Summary
Nepal reports three new deaths from Japanese Encephalitis, raising the year's toll to 23 amid rising confirmed cases across six municipalities in multiple provinces. Authorities urge protective measures and vaccination, highlighting higher severity compared to last year.
Key Points
- Nepal recorded three more deaths from Japanese Encephalitis, raising the total death toll to 23 this year.
- The total confirmed cases have reached 113, up by 10 new infections this week.
- Lumbini Province has the highest number of deaths and infections among six affected provinces.
- Most deceased were above 40 years, many from areas near paddy fields or pig farms, with unvaccinated children also affected.
