Over 55 cases of Japanese Encephalitis detected in Arunachal Pradesh

Over 55 cases of Japanese Encephalitis have been reported positive from across Arunachal Pradesh and around 35 cases of Japanese Encephalitis have been detected in East Siang district. This was stated by Epidemologist Dr. Lobsang Jampa during a state level workshop on Integrated Health information Platform organised by state surveillance unit, national health mission and […]

Japanese Encephalitis claims 2 more lives in Assam; death toll rises to 84

The deadly Japanese Encephalitis has claimed two more lives, including a 10-year old child in Assam. While, an 80-year-old man identified as Abdul Hamid Barbhuyan, a resident of Hailakandi district, died while undergoing treatment, death of 10-year-old Suren Raj has been reported from Charaideo district. With the newly reported deaths, the overall toll in the […]

Arunachal Pradesh: 20 cases of Japanese Encephalitis detected in East Siang

Fifteen more cases of Japanese Encephalitis (JE) have been reported from East Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh. According to Director of Health Services Moromor Lego, the number of persons detected with JE in the East Siang district has gone up to 20. Earlier, 5 cases of the vector borne disease were reported on Monday. As […]

Japanese Encephalitis death toll in Assam climbs to 82

The Japanese Encephalitis death toll in Assam has risen to 82. At a time when Assam on one hand is battling with one of the worst floods that has hit the State over the years, the deadly Japanese Encephalitis disease is also taking a toll on the state. The latest Japanese Encephalitis death has been […]

11 cases of Japanese Encephalitis detected in Arunachal Pradesh

While on one hand the region is battling one of the worst flood scenario it has seen over the years, on the other hand Japanese Encephalitis (JE) continues to add to the woes. As many as 11 cases of Japanese Encephalitis have been detected in Arunachal Pradesh. While, 5 cases have been reported from East […]

Seven cases of Japanese Encephalitis detected in Arunachal Pradesh

As many as seven cases of Japanese Encephalitis have been detected in Arunachal Pradesh. The state health department has launched a statewide drive for early detection and cure of Japanese Encephalitis. The step comes in the wake of the rising cases of the mosquito-borne disease in neighbouring Assam. As per official sources, five cases were […]

Assam government steps up preventive measures to tackle Japanese Encephalitis

The Assam government has announced a slew of immediate measures including free ICU care in government hospitals and transportation cost for all those affected by Japanese Encephalitis in the state. The state government is in touch with the Centre and has stepped up its drive against the deadly disease after 49 deaths were reported. Assam Health […]

Meghalaya govt mulls mass vaccination amid Japanese Encephalitis outbreak in Garo Hills

In the wake of the outbreak of Japanese Encephalitis cases in Meghalaya’s Garo Hills area, the state government is planning to conduct mass vaccination in the entire Garo Hills region. Informing this on Friday, State Health Minister, AL Hek said that the vaccination will be carried out only in the Garo Hills region as of […]