6 people die from Japanese encephalitis in Chitwan
Summary
Six people have died from Japanese encephalitis in Chitwan since mid-July, with 17 reported infections across several municipalities. Most infected had not been vaccinated.
Key Points
- Six people have died from Japanese encephalitis in Chitwan district since mid-July.
- Seventeen people have been infected in the district, including 10 women and seven men.
- Most infections occurred among those who were not vaccinated against the disease.
- The disease is transmitted by Culex mosquitoes, which breed in rice fields and are active in evenings and mornings.
