Japanese Encephalitis

Japanese encephalitis virus kills 27 people in this Indian state; check signs and symptoms

Japanese encephalitis virus is a mosquito-borne flavivirus and belongs to the same genus as dengue, yellow fever, and West Nile viruses.

Jul 17, 2022, 09:47 AM IST

Japanese Encephalitis: Assam reports nine new cases, four more fatalities, death toll rises to 27

Japanese Encephalitis: Three fresh cases were reported from Assam's Golaghat district, two each from Sivasagar and Sonitpur along with one each from Goalpara and Kokrajhar districts.

Jul 16, 2022, 22:37 PM IST

Assam: 5 dead due to Japanese Encephalitis, 9 from AES in Dibrugarh

As many as 189 cases of Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) and Japanese Encephalitis (JE) have been reported in Assam`s Dibrugarh, out of which 14 people have died.

Jul 10, 2019, 07:33 AM IST

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Taal Thok Ke: Clueless administration in Bihar fails to save children; Death toll rises to 126

round 126 children have died of Japanese encephalitis in Muzaffarnagar district of Bihar. These all are reported deaths. Locals claim the actual toll could be higher as many from remote villages fail to make it to hospitals in the district headquarters.

Jun 17, 2019, 19:04 PM IST

Encephalitis outbreak: 23 children dead in Bihar, Muzzafarpur worst-affected

At least 23 children have lost their lives in Bihar due to a fresh outbreak of Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) and Japanese Encephalitis (JE) over the past week.

Jun 10, 2019, 10:26 AM IST

Encephalitis outbreak: 19 kids die, dozens admitted to hospitals in Muzzafarpur

Around 19 children have died due to suspected Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) or Japanese Encephalitis (JE) in Bihar's Muzaffarpur, while dozens of others with symptoms of the infection have been admitted to the city's hospitals.

Jun 09, 2019, 10:25 AM IST

ICMR centre to open in encephalitis-hit Gorakhpur soon

The Indian Council of Medical Research is likely to get a new regional centre in Gorakhpur soon, to carry out research on Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) child mortality and malnutrition, the ICMR chief said.

Nov 23, 2017, 10:54 AM IST

58 infants died in Gorakhpur's BRD Medical College between November 1-4: Doctor

Months after the Gorakhpur tragedy that stunned the nation, 58 infant deaths have been reported from the ill-fated Baba Raghav Das (BRD) Medical College.

Nov 06, 2017, 11:20 AM IST

30 children die in Gorakhpur's BRD hospital in 48 hours

At least 30 children have died within 48 hours at Gorakhpur BRD Medical College Hospital.

Nov 05, 2017, 23:04 PM IST

Japanese encephalitis: Common symptoms, prevention, other facts

As per the World Health Organisation (WHO), the disease occurs in many parts of Asia with an estimated 68,000 clinical cases every year.

Aug 30, 2017, 18:25 PM IST

296 children died at Gorakhpur's BRD Medical College this August: Principal

Acute Encephalitis Syndrome and Japanese Encephalitis have been creating havoc in eastern UP for years.

Aug 30, 2017, 17:17 PM IST

Gorakhpur infants' death: Probe panel submits report

The high-power committee probing the Gorakhpur hospital tragedy today submitted its report to the Uttar Pradesh government.

Aug 23, 2017, 00:13 AM IST

Watch: UP CM Yogi Adityanath holds press conference after survey of BRD medical college

Uttar Pradesh's CM Yogi Adityanath visited the Baba Raghav Das Medical College in Gorakhpur 2 days after the death of 37 children in the hospital.

Aug 13, 2017, 16:33 PM IST

Japanese encephalitis: The culprit behind deaths of children in Gorakhpur – Know its symptoms, prevention, other facts

Two days ago, the nation woke up to a disturbing news of the death of 30 children within 48 hours at a government-run hospital in Gorakhpur.

Aug 13, 2017, 11:26 AM IST

Mosquito-borne diseases hit Manipur: At least 16 dead; symptoms, safety tips

Mosquito-borne diseases are those spread by the bite of an infected mosquito, such as dengue, chikungunya, malaria, yellow fever, Zika virus, among others.

Jul 31, 2017, 10:55 AM IST

Australian man dies after catching Japanese encephalitis in Thailand – How to recognise JE symptoms

The 60-year-old Victoria state resident contracted Japanese encephalitis (JE) while on a 10-day holiday in Phuket in May, reports Xinhua news agency.

Jun 22, 2017, 12:19 PM IST

Lethal diseases that claimed lives in 2016

The year 2016 saw an influx of many deadly diseases globally that not only left many people 'chickened out' but also claimed numerous lives all around the globe.

Dec 14, 2016, 15:28 PM IST

Japanese encephalitis: Symptoms, how to prevent it!

Mosquitoes that feed on infected animals can become infected with the virus and then transmit it to humans.

Nov 03, 2016, 10:56 AM IST

Japanese Encephalitis toll climbs to 53 in Odisha

With the death of two more children, the toll due to Japanese Encephalitis (JE) on Saturday went up to 53 in over a month in tribal-dominated Malkangiri district of Odisha.

Oct 16, 2016, 11:44 AM IST