Encephalitis deaths in Bihar: Clinical ambiguity, delayed access to medical care raise questions about steps taken to prevent disease
5 years, 6 months ago

Encephalitis deaths in Bihar: Clinical ambiguity, delayed access to medical care raise questions about steps taken to prevent disease

Firstpost  

As Muzaffarpur and adjoining districts of Bihar continue to grapple with the deadly Encephalitis outbreak, questions arise as to whether adequate steps have been taken to identify the cause of the disease and prevent it from spreading further. So far, around 150 children have died due to acute Encephalitis syndrome in the past fortnight and several more are feared infected, even as the state government comes under increased scrutiny for its apparent failure to tackle the outbreak despite its best efforts. Further, according to NFHS-4 data only around 7.7 percent of children in Muzaffarpur, aged 6months-23 months, receive adequate diet ; and to add to the woe, a whopping 58.5 per cent kids are anaemic, in the age group of 6-59 months. Post the outbreak in 2014, the Bihar government had introduced the Japanese Encephalitis vaccine in the Immunisation Schedule in 27 out of 38 districts in the state.

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World Mosquito Day 2024: Can a Mosquito Bite Mean More Than Just Rashes and Allergies?
4 months, 4 weeks ago

World Mosquito Day 2024: Can a Mosquito Bite Mean More Than Just Rashes and Allergies?

News 18  

Mosquito bites might seem like a minor inconvenience—an itchy bump that fades after a few days. The bite of a mosquito can carry diseases that impact millions of lives worldwide, turning a simple bite into a potential health crisis. Dr Ajay Agarwal, Senior Director – Internal Medicine, Fortis Hospital, Noida, says, “When a mosquito bites, it triggers an immediate reaction—a …

Gujarat sees Acute Encephalitis Syndrome outbreak in children aged under 15; 148 cases reported with 59 deaths
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Gujarat sees Acute Encephalitis Syndrome outbreak in children aged under 15; 148 cases reported with 59 deaths

Live Mint  

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Thursday said that Gujarat has seen an outbreak of Acute Encephalitis Syndrome among children under 15 years old since early June 2024. In an official release, the health ministry said, “Since early June 2024, AES cases have been reported from Gujarat in children under 15 years of age. Chandipura virus has been confirmed …

Health talk | The new malaria vaccine can reduce morbidity and death, study finds
11 months ago

Health talk | The new malaria vaccine can reduce morbidity and death, study finds

Hindustan Times  

Malaria is a life-threatening disease spread to humans by some types of mosquitoes. A recent study found that in areas with seasonal malaria, approximately 200,000 cases and 650 deaths from malaria could be prevented per 100,000 children, if they were vaccinated with all four doses of the R21/Matrix-M vaccine over 15 years. Additionally, the vaccine, which was recently recommended for …

Bihar reports 6,146 dengue cases in September, highest in last five years
1 year, 3 months ago

Bihar reports 6,146 dengue cases in September, highest in last five years

The Hindu  

Bihar is witnessing an alarming rise in dengue cases, with 6,146 cases reported in September, the highest for the month in the last five years, according to the health department's data. According to the National Center for Vector Borne Disease Control of the Union Health Ministry, seven dengue deaths have been reported in Bihar till September 17 this year. Dr. …

Japanese encephalitis, Murray Valley encephalitis concerning but risk of death low, mosquito experts say
2 years ago

Japanese encephalitis, Murray Valley encephalitis concerning but risk of death low, mosquito experts say

ABC  

The resurgence of Japanese encephalitis this summer and the detection of Murray Valley encephalitis in mosquitoes has health authorities concerned, but the likelihood of death from either remains low. Dr Webb said it was not surprising that mosquito populations had been "massive" this year, given the recent flooding. Dr Webb said mosquitoes typically picked up MVE and JE from waterbirds, …

Japanese Encephalitis claims 23 lives in 15 days in Assam
2 years, 5 months ago

Japanese Encephalitis claims 23 lives in 15 days in Assam

India Today  

At least 23 people have died in 15 days since the outbreak of Japanese Encephalitis in Assam, a National Health Mission report stated on Friday. While Barpeta, Kamrup Metropolitan, Karbi Anglong East and Hojai reported one case each, Nagaon recorded four cases, Sivasagar two, and three cases each were reported from Nalbari and Udalguri districts, the NHM report stated. Upper …

Dengue suspected of killing dozens in India’s Uttar Pradesh state
3 years, 4 months ago

Dengue suspected of killing dozens in India’s Uttar Pradesh state

Al Jazeera  

At least 58 people, many of them children, have died in the worst-hit Firozabad district alone. An outbreak of dengue fever is suspected of killing dozens of people in India’s northern state of Uttar Pradesh since the start of September, as authorities launch a campaign to destroy mosquito breeding grounds. Dinesh Kumar Premi, the chief medical officer in Firozabad, the …

Assam: Mosquitoes kill 23 amid flood, COVID-19 crisis
4 years, 5 months ago

Assam: Mosquitoes kill 23 amid flood, COVID-19 crisis

The Hindu  

About 21.5% fewer people have died of vector-borne diseases caused by mosquito bites during the current season in Assam compared to 2019. Officials said there are multiple reasons, including under-reporting of cases for the “seemingly encouraging” figure compared to other concurrent killers — floods and landslides that have claimed 113 human lives, and coronavirus that accounted for 58 deaths till …

Coronavirus Outbreak: Bihar's rural poor at greater danger than rest of India; rations, cooked food need of the hour
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: Bihar's rural poor at greater danger than rest of India; rations, cooked food need of the hour

Firstpost  

The worst impact of coronavirus outbreak has been on the marginalised; those who are not only at risk of getting exposed to the virus but also have to bear the burden of lapses in state policy The coronavirus has claimed many lives around the world and people have had to live in locked down societies. The first AES case in …

Fear of dengue outbreak in Patna, health dept takes measures
5 years, 3 months ago

Fear of dengue outbreak in Patna, health dept takes measures

India TV News  

With parts of the Bihar capital still inundated following last week's heavy rainfall, the threat of an outbreak of dengue and other vector-borne diseases looms large over the city. As per the state health department, around 250 dengue cases have been registered in Patna since September 27, when the downpour began and continued for the next couple of days. The …

Five vector-borne diseases to watch out for in India
5 years, 3 months ago

Five vector-borne diseases to watch out for in India

Firstpost  

Globally, 17% of infectious diseases are spread by vectors - animals that form a bridge between humans and infectious microorganisms to transmit disease. Mosquitoes, bats and ticks are carriers of diseases like dengue, malaria, chikungunya, Nipah virus infection, Japanese encephalitis, scrub typhus, leptospirosis, Lyme disease and Congo fever. While India has a long history of some vector-borne diseases like malaria, …

7,000 UP school students take part in awareness rally about encephalitis in Gorakhpur
5 years, 4 months ago

7,000 UP school students take part in awareness rally about encephalitis in Gorakhpur

India Today  

A total of seven thousand students from various schools on Monday took part in a rally to spread awareness about encephalitis in Uttar Pradesh's Gorakhpur city. Creating awareness among people to fight against the encephalitis: One of the students, who took part in the rally told ANI said that the main aim behind this initiative is to create awareness among …

Encephalitis in Bihar: Six of 22 children admitted with suspected AES in Gaya die; toll rises to 142 in Muzaffarpur
5 years, 6 months ago

Encephalitis in Bihar: Six of 22 children admitted with suspected AES in Gaya die; toll rises to 142 in Muzaffarpur

Firstpost  

‘So far 22 patients have been admitted. It is being stated they might be suffering from encephalitis but it has not been confirmed yet,’ a doctor said on Monday. Gaya: Six children have died at Anugrah Narayan Magadh Medical College in Gaya since 2 July and cause could be encephalitis but it is yet to be established, a doctor said …

Bihar encephalitis deaths: Toll rises to 140 AES-related deaths in Muzaffarpur; govt hospitals continue to battle vector-borne disease
5 years, 6 months ago

Bihar encephalitis deaths: Toll rises to 140 AES-related deaths in Muzaffarpur; govt hospitals continue to battle vector-borne disease

Firstpost  

The toll due to Acute Encephalitis Syndrome mounted to 140 in Muzaffarpur district on Friday. Muzaffarpur: The toll due to Acute Encephalitis Syndrome mounted to 140 in Muzaffarpur district on Friday. As per official data, 119 deaths have been reported at the government-run Shri Krishna Medical College and Hospital, which is handling the largest number of patients in the district, …

Bihar encephalitis deaths: Toll rises to 137 in Muzaffarpur, as state informs SC of 57% vacancy in doctor's posts in PHCs
5 years, 6 months ago

Bihar encephalitis deaths: Toll rises to 137 in Muzaffarpur, as state informs SC of 57% vacancy in doctor's posts in PHCs

Firstpost  

Muzaffarpur: The toll due to Acute Encephalitis Syndrome mounted to 137 in Bihar’s Muzaffarpur district on Wednesday. As per official data, 116 deaths were reported at government-run Shri Krishna Medical College and Hospital, which is handling the largest number of patients in the district, while 21 deaths at Kejriwal Hospital, so far. AES is a viral disease that causes flu-like …

154 children died out of total 720 diagnosed cases of AES: Bihar Health Minister Mangal Pandey
5 years, 6 months ago

154 children died out of total 720 diagnosed cases of AES: Bihar Health Minister Mangal Pandey

India TV News  

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and state's Health Minister Mangal Pandey on Monday expressed the government's stand on children's death in Muzaffarpur due to Acute Encephalitis Syndrome, at the Bihar Assembly. Showing his concern over the issue, the Bihar CM said, "What happened is extremely unfortunate, expressing grief is not enough, it is an extremely serious issue. Bihar Health Minister …

Acute Encephalitis Syndrome leaves one more child dead in Bihar even as officials claim severity of disease has reduced
5 years, 6 months ago

Acute Encephalitis Syndrome leaves one more child dead in Bihar even as officials claim severity of disease has reduced

Firstpost  

SKMCH Superintendent Sunil Kumar Shahi said with the onset of the monsoon, the number of Acute Encephalitis Syndrome cases will likely come down. Muzaffarpur: One more child died on Tuesday after being admitted to a hospital for Acute Encephalitis Syndrome, even as officials insisted that the severity of the disease, which has afflicted more than 700 children across the state, …

Bihar encephalitis: SC expresses concern, Muzaffarpur court orders probe against Union, state health ministers
5 years, 6 months ago

Bihar encephalitis: SC expresses concern, Muzaffarpur court orders probe against Union, state health ministers

India Today  

The Supreme Court came down heavily on the Centre and Bihar government while hearing a plea in connection with the rising number of encephalitis deaths in Bihar. In response to the public interest litigation, the Supreme Court asked the Union and state government to file an affidavit in 10 days on adequacy of health services, nutrition, and hygiene, saying that …

Toll in encephalitis cases rises to 129 in Bihar; SKMCH in Muzaffarpur accounts for 109 of these deaths
5 years, 6 months ago

Toll in encephalitis cases rises to 129 in Bihar; SKMCH in Muzaffarpur accounts for 109 of these deaths

Firstpost  

The toll in encephalitis cases at SKMCH has touched 109, while 20 children died at Kejriwal hospital in Bihar’s Muzaffarpur district. Muzaffarpur: With one more death at government-run Sri Krishna Medical College and Hospital in the intervening night of Saturday and Sunday, the toll due to Acute Encephalitis Syndrome mounted to 129 in Bihar’s Muzaffarpur district. As per official data, …

A sudden rise in cases of Encephalitis after years of decline in Bihar: Are Litchis to be blamed? Here is all you need to know
5 years, 6 months ago

A sudden rise in cases of Encephalitis after years of decline in Bihar: Are Litchis to be blamed? Here is all you need to know

Op India  

Much has been reported in the media on the ongoing unfortunate deaths of children in the “litchi belt” of Bihar due to Encephalitis – from sensible articles by researchers to the hysterical yet disgusting antics of some media persons barging inside hospitals and harassing on-duty personnel. A landmark study of 2014 published in the prestigious medical journal Lancet documented the …

AES outbreak: Death toll in Bihar swells to 146; Muzaffarpur hospitals ban cameras
5 years, 6 months ago

AES outbreak: Death toll in Bihar swells to 146; Muzaffarpur hospitals ban cameras

India TV News  

More than 600 children across 16 districts of Bihar have so far been afflicted with brain fever, the state health department said. According to statistics released by the department, the total number of Acute Encephalitis Syndrome cases registered across the state since June 1 was 626, and the total number of deaths caused by the same has mounted to 136. …

Bihar encephalitis deaths and riddle of Ayushman Bharat
5 years, 6 months ago

Bihar encephalitis deaths and riddle of Ayushman Bharat

India Today  

Brain fever -- caused by acute encephalitis syndrome or Japanese encephalitis -- scourge is still not under control in Bihar. But reports from Bihar suggest that not more than 35 children suffering from brain fever availed treatment under Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme. This is despite the National Health Authority, which oversees implementation of Ayushman Bharat, writing to Bihar government …

Encephalitis fever in Bihar: Toll rises to 136 with 117 deaths reported from Muzaffarpur alone; 626 cases registered across state
5 years, 6 months ago

Encephalitis fever in Bihar: Toll rises to 136 with 117 deaths reported from Muzaffarpur alone; 626 cases registered across state

Firstpost  

Brain fever has afflicted more than 600 children across 16 districts of Bihar of which 136 have lost their lives Patna: Brain fever has afflicted more than 600 children across 16 districts of Bihar of which 136 have lost their lives since the beginning of this month, the state health department said on Thursday. According to statistics released by the …

AES outbreak puts focus on ailing healthcare infrastructure in Bihar
5 years, 6 months ago

AES outbreak puts focus on ailing healthcare infrastructure in Bihar

Live Mint  

The rising death toll of children suffering from acute encephalitis syndrome in Bihar’s Muzaffarpur district not only points to a health crisis, but also the crippling healthcare infrastructure in the state. According to the latest data available with the ministry of health and family welfare, about 79.5% of the 1,719 villages in Muzaffarpur district do not have a public healthcare …

Bihar Encephalitis Outbreak: Deadly virus spreads its tentacles outside Muzaffarpur
5 years, 6 months ago

Bihar Encephalitis Outbreak: Deadly virus spreads its tentacles outside Muzaffarpur

India TV News  

After 117 children died due to Acute Encephalitis Syndrome in Muzaffarpur, more than two dozen cases of AES deaths have been reported from other districts of Bihar in the last twenty four hours. As per the official figures, so far 96 children died in Muzaffarpur's state-run Sri Krishna Medical College and Hospital, 16 in private Kejriwal hospital, two in Nalanda …

Encephalitis outbreak in Bihar's Muzaffarpur: Toll rises to 118; Nitish Kumar to hold review meeting
5 years, 6 months ago

Encephalitis outbreak in Bihar's Muzaffarpur: Toll rises to 118; Nitish Kumar to hold review meeting

Firstpost  

Three more children suffering from acute encephalitis syndrome have died in Muzaffarpur, taking the total toll to 118, the district administration said on Thursday. Muzaffarpur: Three more children suffering from acute encephalitis syndrome have died in Muzaffarpur since Wednesday evening, taking the total number of deaths caused due to the outbreak to 118, the district administration said on Thursday. Chief …

Encephalitis deaths in Bihar: Lychees can trigger brain fever infection, but the main cause is malnutrition, says expert
5 years, 6 months ago

Encephalitis deaths in Bihar: Lychees can trigger brain fever infection, but the main cause is malnutrition, says expert

Firstpost  

Over the past few weeks, there have been at least 100 cases of acute encephalitis syndrome – a neurological condition triggered by a biochemical imbalance in the body – in the state of Bihar. However, there has been a lot of confusion and misinformation about the outbreak itself – its cause, what makes children unusually vulnerable, and that strange connection …

Opinion | Aaj ki Baat June 18 episode: Nothing was done for last 20-25 years to tackle Acute Encephalitis Syndrome in Bihar
5 years, 6 months ago

Opinion | Aaj ki Baat June 18 episode: Nothing was done for last 20-25 years to tackle Acute Encephalitis Syndrome in Bihar

India TV News  

I am surprised that the Acute Encephalitis Syndrome has been occurring in Muzaffarpur and adjoining districts of Bihar for the last 20-25 years, and the state administration and medical fraternity did nothing except taking cosmetic steps to deal with the situation on an annual basis. Our reporters say, kids have been dying almost every year during summer due to AES …

Encephalitis outbreak in Bihar's Muzaffarpur: Given the complex mix of symptoms, it may take decades to identify reasons causing brain fever
5 years, 6 months ago

Encephalitis outbreak in Bihar's Muzaffarpur: Given the complex mix of symptoms, it may take decades to identify reasons causing brain fever

Firstpost  

The brain-fever or Acute Encephalitis Syndrome outbreak in Bihar’s Muzaffarpur district, which has killed more than 60 children below the age of 10 in the last two weeks, is not new to this region. For over four decades, the wards of government hospitals in over 12 districts of Bihar and eastern Uttar Pradesh brim with unconscious kids suffering from high …

Encephalitis outbreak: Jharkhand on high alert after death toll reaches 112 in Bihar
5 years, 6 months ago

Encephalitis outbreak: Jharkhand on high alert after death toll reaches 112 in Bihar

India TV News  

With the mounting death toll in Bihar due to acute encephalitis syndrome, Bihar's neighbouring state, Jharkhand is on high alert. Although AES is not a contagious disease, the health ministry of the state wants to make sure that the symptoms do not aggravate in Jharkhand. Many people from Bihar commute Jharkhand across state borders, especially during summer vacations, there are …

Encephalitis toll mounts to 112 with another death in Bihar
5 years, 6 months ago

Encephalitis toll mounts to 112 with another death in Bihar

India Today  

With another death, the toll has mounted to 112 due to acute encephalitis syndrome that has gripped Muzaffarpur and the adjoining districts in Bihar. Public grief has given way to outrage in Bihar with people slamming chief minister Nitish Kumar for not taking swift and timely action. Nitish Kumar, who was away in New Delhi since Saturday, had returned to …

Bihar encephalitis deaths: Child nutrition in Muzaffarpur worse than most African countries
5 years, 6 months ago

Bihar encephalitis deaths: Child nutrition in Muzaffarpur worse than most African countries

India Today  

If you think some of the poorest countries in Africa are the worst places for a child to be born in, you are mistaken. Data suggest Bihar govt has been indifferent towards improving child nutrition and healthcare in Muzaffarpur district, thus making it a petri dish cultivating the present tragedy. On an average, only 6.3 per cent children in Africa …

Encephalitis deaths in Bihar: Lack of trained doctors, drinking water woes pose challenges in preventing spread of virus
5 years, 6 months ago

Encephalitis deaths in Bihar: Lack of trained doctors, drinking water woes pose challenges in preventing spread of virus

Firstpost  

According to media reports, till 15 June, over a hundred deaths of children have taken place due to acute encephalitis syndrome and heat stroke in Muzaffarpur. Although deaths due to AES in Bihar have been hitting the national headlines in recent days, cases of the disease have been reported throughout the year from Siwan, Gopalganj, East Champaran, Barauni and Gaya …

Bihar encephalitis deaths: Harsh Vardhan constitutes high-level multi-disciplinary team to monitor patients, find cause of viral disease
5 years, 6 months ago

Bihar encephalitis deaths: Harsh Vardhan constitutes high-level multi-disciplinary team to monitor patients, find cause of viral disease

Firstpost  

Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan on Monday said one more high-level multi-disciplinary team has been sent to Bihar for immediately undertaking the necessary groundwork to set up a state-of-the-art multi-disciplinary research centre at Muzaffarpur. New Delhi: Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan on Monday said one more high-level multi-disciplinary team has been sent to Bihar for immediately undertaking the …

Acute encephalitis syndrome: Jharkhand on high alert as Bihar battles health crisis
5 years, 6 months ago

Acute encephalitis syndrome: Jharkhand on high alert as Bihar battles health crisis

India Today  

As toll of acute encephalitis syndrome mounts in Bihar, the neighbouring state Jharkhand has put its medical services on alert. Sceptical over possibility of the Encephalitis outbreak in Jharkhand, the state government has asked all the medical colleges, hospitals, institution and civil surgeon to remain on high alert to deal with any emergency. Taking the pre-emptive measures, the Jharkhand government …

Encephalitis outbreak: Angry relatives protest against Nitish outside Muzaffarpur hospital
5 years, 6 months ago

Encephalitis outbreak: Angry relatives protest against Nitish outside Muzaffarpur hospital

India Today  

Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday visited the Sri Krishna Medical College and Hospital in Muzaffarpur in the wake of deaths of over 100 children due to suspected encephalitis. The chief minister, who faced protests from the relatives of patients, visited the hospital two weeks after Acute Encephalitis Syndrome outbreak in the state. #WATCH Locals hold protest outside Sri …

The litchi link?: on Bihar encephalitis deaths
5 years, 6 months ago

The litchi link?: on Bihar encephalitis deaths

The Hindu  

The death of over 90 children in about a month in Muzaffarpur district of north Bihar due to low blood sugar level could have easily been prevented with some foresight and early care. In 2014, the team saved 74% of sick children through a simple intervention — infusing 10% dextrose within four hours of the onset of illness. This is …

Six more children fall prey to encephalitis in Muzaffarpur as toll rises to 103; Bihar govt to provide Rs 4 lakh to family of victims
5 years, 6 months ago

Six more children fall prey to encephalitis in Muzaffarpur as toll rises to 103; Bihar govt to provide Rs 4 lakh to family of victims

Firstpost  

Patna: Six children died on Monday in Bihar’s Muzaffarpur district, taking the death toll to a suspected case of Acute Encephalitis Syndrome to 103. According to a release issued by the district administration, 18 deaths were reported from Kejriwal hospital in the district and 85 from Sri Krishna Medical College and Hospital, where Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan had visited …

NHRC issues notice to Health Ministry, Bihar govt over encephalitis deaths, demand report on implementation of virus eradication programme
5 years, 6 months ago

NHRC issues notice to Health Ministry, Bihar govt over encephalitis deaths, demand report on implementation of virus eradication programme

Firstpost  

The National Human Rights Commission on Monday sent notices to the union health ministry and the government of Bihar over reports of increasing deaths of children due to encephalitis in Muzaffarpur. New Delhi: The National Human Rights Commission on Monday sent notices to the union health ministry and the government of Bihar over reports of increasing deaths of children due …

AES: NHRC notice to Health Ministry, Bihar government over increasing deaths of children in Muzaffarpur
5 years, 6 months ago

AES: NHRC notice to Health Ministry, Bihar government over increasing deaths of children in Muzaffarpur

The Hindu  

The National Human Rights Commission on Monday sent notices to the Union Health Ministry and the government of Bihar over reports of increasing deaths of children due to encephalitis in Muzaffarpur, a senior official said. “The NHRC has taken suo motu cognisance of media reports about the rising number of deaths of children due to acute encephalitis syndrome in Muzaffarpur …

Toll due to encephalitis in Bihar rises to 100; 83 children of total died at one hospital in Muzaffarpur
5 years, 6 months ago

Toll due to encephalitis in Bihar rises to 100; 83 children of total died at one hospital in Muzaffarpur

Firstpost  

At least 100 children have lost their lives due to acute encephalitis syndrome in Muzaffarpur, officials said on Monday. Muzaffarpur: At least 100 children have lost their lives due to acute encephalitis syndrome in Muzaffarpur, officials said on Monday. Sunil Kumar Shahi, the medical superintendent at Sri Krishna Medical College and Hospital, said, “The toll due to encephalitis in Muzaffarpur …

Bihar: Encephalitis kills three more in Muzaffarpur, raising toll to 80; doctors claim excessive heat, humidity as causes
5 years, 6 months ago

Bihar: Encephalitis kills three more in Muzaffarpur, raising toll to 80; doctors claim excessive heat, humidity as causes

Firstpost  

Health Minister Harsh Vardhan arrived in Bihar capital Patna on Sunday to review measures taken to contain the spread of encephalitis cases in Muzaffarpur. Muzaffarpur/Patna: With three more deaths reported from Muzaffarpur due to Acute Encephalitis Syndrome, the toll in the district mounted to 80 on Sunday as Bihar continues to grapple with the deadly disease. Sunil Kumar Shahi, superintendent …

Bihar encephalitis deaths: What Nitish Kumar may learn from Yogi Adityanath govt
5 years, 6 months ago

Bihar encephalitis deaths: What Nitish Kumar may learn from Yogi Adityanath govt

India Today  

Around 100 children have died of Japanese encephalitis in Muzaffarpur district of Bihar. The Nitish Kumar government has looked clueless in checking the death toll and spread of Japanese encephalitis in this North Bihar district and its neighborhood. Pushed against the wall, Yogi Adityanath government opted for desperate measures and launched Action Plan 2018 in collaboration of the World Health …

AES death toll in Bihar's Muzaffarpur district touches 69
5 years, 7 months ago

AES death toll in Bihar's Muzaffarpur district touches 69

India TV News  

In Bihar's Muzaffarpur, death toll of children due to Acute Encephalitis Syndrome has risen to 66, on Saturday. Children dying due to AES: Here’s what has happened so far Bihar Health Minister Mangal Pandey on Friday said in the last 20-22 days, 57 children have died due to Acute Encephalitis Syndrome in the state. On Thursday, officials said, seven more …

57 children have died due to Acute Encephalitis Syndrome: Bihar Health Minister Mangal Pandey
5 years, 7 months ago

57 children have died due to Acute Encephalitis Syndrome: Bihar Health Minister Mangal Pandey

India TV News  

Bihar Health Minister Mangal Pandey on Friday said in the last 20-22 days, 57 children have died due to Acute Encephalitis Syndrome in the state. On Thursday, officials said, seven more children died of Acute Encephalitis Syndrome-like symptoms in Bihar in last 24 hours. Principal Secretary, Health, Sanjay Kumar admitted that many children with symptoms akin to AES are still …

Acute Encephalitis Syndrome leaves at least 50 children dead in rural Bihar; health workers rue lack of infrastructure
5 years, 7 months ago

Acute Encephalitis Syndrome leaves at least 50 children dead in rural Bihar; health workers rue lack of infrastructure

Firstpost  

Patna: An illness that’s an annual phenomenon is believed to have killed more than four dozen children in rural Bihar, with the government disputing the toll as well as the cause of deaths. Dr BN Jha, associated with Sadar Hospital in Muzaffarpur, said that it can be said that the deaths occurred due to AES, as hypoglycemia is one symptom …

Bihar govt confirms 11 deaths; says 10 of them victims of hypoglycemia, not AES
5 years, 7 months ago

Bihar govt confirms 11 deaths; says 10 of them victims of hypoglycemia, not AES

India TV News  

Bihar's health department on Monday confirmed the death of 11 children in the state this month and 10 of them were victims of hypoglycemia, and not Acute encephalitis syndrome as reported in the media. Recent media reports said 22 to 24 children died in Bihar this month due to AES disease in the state. "But our tests confirmed that 10 …

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