Four deaths from Japanese encephalitis in Nawalpur over two months

Summary

Four people have died from Japanese encephalitis in Nawalpur over the past two months, with a total of 14 infected individuals reported in the district. Preventive measures and awareness programs are ongoing to control the outbreak.

Key Points
  • Four people died from Japanese encephalitis in Nawalpur within two months.
  • A total of 14 people have been infected with the disease in the district.
  • Patients tested positive for Japanese encephalitis at the National Public Health Laboratory in Kathmandu.
  • Awareness and prevention programs are being conducted to reduce infection risk.
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