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Assam Intensifies Response as Japanese Encephalitis Cases Rise

An extensive vector-control campaign featuring insecticide-treated net distribution, fogging operations, community education, hospital preparedness is aimed at curbing monsoon-driven outbreaks

Japanese Encephalitis
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Overview

  • Guwahati Medical College has confirmed 44 Japanese Encephalitis infections and recorded 10 fatalities this year, with most patients from Kamrup, Nalbari, Darrang and Kamrup (Metro) districts.
  • Jorhat Medical College reports nine JE cases and one death following post-flood mosquito breeding in the district.
  • Dhemaji Health Department has tracked five active cases and distributed 40,221 treated nets while deploying ten fogging machines across vulnerable areas.
  • Health teams have conducted 600 awareness meetings attended by over 86,000 residents to promote preventive measures and early detection.
  • Seasonal monsoon rains and lingering floodwaters have intensified Culex mosquito breeding, driving this year’s surge in Japanese Encephalitis.