Acute encephalitis syndrome in Bihar: Health minister Harsh Vardhan visits patients, assures help from Centre
5 years, 6 months ago

Acute encephalitis syndrome in Bihar: Health minister Harsh Vardhan visits patients, assures help from Centre

Firstpost  

Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Sunday visited the families of the children suffering from suspected acute encephalitis syndrome in Muzaffarpur. Muzaffarpur: Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Sunday visited the families of the children suffering from suspected acute encephalitis syndrome in Muzaffarpur and assured them of all possible help from the Centre. Vardhan, his deputy Ashwini Kumar Choubey and Bihar Health Minister Mangal Pandey visited the Sri Krishna Medical College and Hospital in Muzaffarpur. Attributing heat and humidity as a possible reason behind the disease, the minister said the Ministry of Earth Sciences would help formulate an action plan with the state government to deal with the situation.

Minister Vardhan Muzaffarpur Harsh Vardhan Skmch  encephalitis  officials  children  harsh  minister  patients  health  help  syndrome  skmch  families  vardhan  visited  centre  visits  possible

History of this topic

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 …

Yogi: UP on brink of ending encephalitis, formal announcement soon
1 year, 3 months ago

Yogi: UP on brink of ending encephalitis, formal announcement soon

Hindustan Times  

GORAKHPUR Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday said that Uttar Pradesh would soon get rid of the dreaded encephalitis and the announcement regarding its complete eradication would be made soon. Chief minister Yogi Adityanath meets the child injured in Deoria violence, at the BRD Medical College, in Gorakhpur, Tuesday. The CM said the state government had been conducting special campaigns …

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 …

AES outbreak: Assam government cancels doctors' leaves as death toll touches 49
5 years, 6 months ago

AES outbreak: Assam government cancels doctors' leaves as death toll touches 49

India TV News  

As the state is suffering under the outbreak of Acute Encephalitis Syndrome, the Assam government has decided to cancel the leaves of all the doctors, para-medical staff and survelliance workers. The order stated, "Crtical AES/JE patients who are admitted in the ICUs of private hospitals/nursing homes will be extended monetary support of upto Rs. Till now, at least 49 deaths …

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 …

Nitish Kumar breaks silence over encephalitis deaths in Bihar's Muzaffarpur, says 'expressing grief is not enough'
5 years, 6 months ago

Nitish Kumar breaks silence over encephalitis deaths in Bihar's Muzaffarpur, says 'expressing grief is not enough'

Firstpost  

Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar finally broke his silence over the deaths of children in Bihar’s Muzaffarpur due to the Acute Encephalitis Syndrome. He had earlier visited the Sri Krishna Medical College and Hospital in the district along with his deputy Sushil Kumar Modi, to take stock of the situation, where more than 300 children had been admitted with complaints …

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 …

Harsh Vardhan dispatches central team to Assam to probe Japanese Encephalitis cases, says he is 'closely monitoring' situation
5 years, 6 months ago

Harsh Vardhan dispatches central team to Assam to probe Japanese Encephalitis cases, says he is 'closely monitoring' situation

Firstpost  

New Delhi: In view of the recent cases of Japanese Encephalitis in Assam, Health Minister Harsh Vardhan Sunday dispatched a central team to review the situation in the state. The health ministry is coordinating with the Assam government for prevention and management of JE to ensure that the cases don’t rise in the state,” Vardhan said. The central team is …

Health minister dispatches team to review situation in Assam after Japanese Encephalitis cases reported
5 years, 6 months ago

Health minister dispatches team to review situation in Assam after Japanese Encephalitis cases reported

India Today  

In view of the recent cases of Japanese Encephalitis in Assam, Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Sunday dispatched a central team to review the situation in the state. The Health Ministry is coordinating with the Assam government for prevention and management of JE to ensure that the cases don't rise in the state," Vardhan said. He said the Health Ministry …

Encephalitis in Bihar: Rising deaths not only reveal poor infrastructure, but also Nitish Kumar govt's failure to tackle seasonal crisis
5 years, 6 months ago

Encephalitis in Bihar: Rising deaths not only reveal poor infrastructure, but also Nitish Kumar govt's failure to tackle seasonal crisis

Firstpost  

Doctors are scrambling to find reasons and solutions and political parties are aiming potshots at each other even as the number of children succumbing to encephalitis in Muzaffarpur climbed up to 150 on Tuesday The death of over 150 children in Bihar due to Acute Encephalitis Syndrome has not only laid bare the poor health infrastructure in the state, but …

Muzaffarpur: 1 more encephalitis death in district, toll rises to 132
5 years, 6 months ago

Muzaffarpur: 1 more encephalitis death in district, toll rises to 132

India TV News  

One more child died in Bihar's Muzaffarpur district on Wednesday due to Acute Encephalitis Syndrome. In Bihar, the mortality rate due to AES cases has come down significantly due to strategic interventions made by the central government, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said on Tuesday. Holding a review meeting on the status of AES cases, he said a round-the-clock point-of-care …

AES claims 1 more life in Muzaffarpur
5 years, 6 months ago

AES claims 1 more life in Muzaffarpur

Deccan Chronicle  

Muzaffarpur: One more child died on Tuesday after being admitted to a hospital here for Acute Encephalitis Syndrome, even as officials insisted that the severity of the disease, which has afflicted more than 700 children across the state, has lessened. The government-run hospital has so far registered 435 cases of AES since the beginning of the month, according to figures …

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, …

JDU MLA reveals how the Nitish Kumar govt was completely unprepared to tackle the AES outbreak
5 years, 6 months ago

JDU MLA reveals how the Nitish Kumar govt was completely unprepared to tackle the AES outbreak

Op India  

A JDU MLA exposes the unpreparedness and the apathy of Nitish Kumar government to tackle the Acute Encephalitis Syndrome. Tune in to watch the unmissable and sensational sting on Republic TV #LIVE here – https://t.co/LGCyJUEBn5 — Republic June 24, 2019 As per the Republic TV report, the MLA could be heard saying that many lives of children could have been …

'Deaths of children can't go on in Bihar,' says SC on encephalitis outbreak in Muzaffarpur; state says 'under control' after nearly 130 kids die
5 years, 6 months ago

'Deaths of children can't go on in Bihar,' says SC on encephalitis outbreak in Muzaffarpur; state says 'under control' after nearly 130 kids die

Firstpost  

The Supreme Court has issued a notice to the Bihar government, seeking an explanation on the death of some 130 children due to encephalitis in Muzaffarpur. The Supreme Court on Monday issued a notice to the Bihar government, seeking a detailed explanation on the death of nearly 130 children in Muzaffarpur district due to Acute Encephalitis Syndrome. The government has …

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 …

2 more encephalitis deaths in Muzaffarpur, toll rises to 152
5 years, 6 months ago

2 more encephalitis deaths in Muzaffarpur, toll rises to 152

India Today  

Two more children died in Bihar's Muzaffarpur district on Sunday due to acute encephalitis syndrome even as officials asserted that afflictions and casualties had begun to dwindle with the onset of rains. Both the deaths took place at the S K Medical College and Hospital, where 431 children, including two in the past 12 hours, have been admitted for AES …

Encephalitis outbreak in Bihar: Toll mounts to 129; resident doctor deployed at Muzaffarpur's SKMCH suspended for negligence
5 years, 6 months ago

Encephalitis outbreak in Bihar: Toll mounts to 129; resident doctor deployed at Muzaffarpur's SKMCH suspended for negligence

Firstpost  

As the toll continues to rise due to Acute Encephalitis Syndrome, senior resident doctor deployed at Sri Krishna Medical College and Hospital was suspended on Saturday over alleged negligence of duty. Muzaffarpur: As the toll continues to rise due to Acute Encephalitis Syndrome, senior resident doctor deployed at Sri Krishna Medical College and Hospital, Dr Bhimsen Kumar, was suspended on …

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, …

Bihar: Senior doctor suspended for negligence as encephalitis death toll rises to 109 at Muzaffarpur hospital
5 years, 6 months ago

Bihar: Senior doctor suspended for negligence as encephalitis death toll rises to 109 at Muzaffarpur hospital

India Today  

A senior doctor from Sri Krishna Medical College and Hospital in Muzaffarpur in Bihar has been suspended for negligence after 109 children admitted with acute encephalitis syndrome or Japanese encephalitis died due to lack of treatment. SKMCH senior resident doctor Bhimsen Kumar has been suspended as the hospital has already accounted for 109 of the 129 encephalitis deaths that have …

Nitish Kumar responsible for deaths of children due to AES in Bihar, says Upendra Kushwaha
5 years, 6 months ago

Nitish Kumar responsible for deaths of children due to AES in Bihar, says Upendra Kushwaha

India Today  

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is solely responsible for the death of innocent children dying of Acute Encephalitis Syndrome in the state, said Rashtriya Lok Samta Party chief Upendra Kushwaha addressing a press conference here on Sunday. "Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is solely responsible for the death of innocents and small children. On June 18, Bihar Chief Secretary Deepak …

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 …

UP successfully controlled spread of encephalitis: Yogi Adityanath
5 years, 6 months ago

UP successfully controlled spread of encephalitis: Yogi Adityanath

India Today  

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday claimed that his state was successful in controlling the spread of Japanese Encephalitis and Acute Encephalitis Syndrome. Yogi Adityanath made the statement at a review meeting with health officials of Gorakhpur and Basti commissionerate held at BRD Medical College in Gorakhpur. Yogi Adityanath gave strict instructions to all the health officials to …

AES outbreak: Death toll rises to 122 in Muzaffarpur; issue taken up in Rajya Sabha
5 years, 6 months ago

AES outbreak: Death toll rises to 122 in Muzaffarpur; issue taken up in Rajya Sabha

India TV News  

The death toll due to Acute Encephalitis Syndrome in Muzaffarpur has touched 122, as more than 600 children across 16 districts of Bihar have so far been afflicted by brain fever. 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 …

Central team questions Bihar doctors’ treatment plan for AES
5 years, 6 months ago

Central team questions Bihar doctors’ treatment plan for AES

Hindustan Times  

The seven-member central team that recently visited Muzaffarpur, the epicentre of acute encephalitis syndrome, has raised serious doubts over the competence of the medical and nursing staff managing such child patients in Bihar hospitals. All children received Ceftriaxone injection but none of them received Artesunate or Acylovir.” The report mentioned that a clinical team from the All-India Institute of Medical …

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 …

Encephalitis in Bihar: Eight additional advanced life support ambulances deployed in affected districts, says Harsh Vardhan
5 years, 6 months ago

Encephalitis in Bihar: Eight additional advanced life support ambulances deployed in affected districts, says Harsh Vardhan

Firstpost  

Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Thursday said that eight additional Advanced Life Support ambulances have been deployed to transport the patients in the districts affected with Acute Encephalitis Syndrome and Japanese Encephalitis New Delhi: Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Thursday said that eight additional Advanced Life Support ambulances have been deployed to transport the patients in the districts …

Japanese Encephalitis spreads in Meghalaya; Centre rushes in expert
5 years, 6 months ago

Japanese Encephalitis spreads in Meghalaya; Centre rushes in expert

India TV News  

The Union Health ministry has rushed an expert to Meghalaya's West Garo Hills district to assist the administration fight outbreak of Japanese Encephalitis there, officials said Thursday. At least 16 persons were affected by JE in West Garo Hills district prompting state Health Minister A L Hek to review the situation emergently here Wednesday evening, they said. Health Minister A …

Bihar encephalitis outbreak: Bhojpuri star Khesari Lal Yadav reaches Muzaffarpur hospital, chaos ensues
5 years, 6 months ago

Bihar encephalitis outbreak: Bhojpuri star Khesari Lal Yadav reaches Muzaffarpur hospital, chaos ensues

India TV News  

Bhojpuri superstar Khesari Lal Yadav on Friday reached a hospital in Bihar's Muzaffarpur to know about the health of the children who are suffering from Acute Encephalitis Syndrome. The total number of AES cases registered so far at the two hospitals was 535 -- 383 at SKMCH and 152 at Kejriwal hospital. Meanwhile, a Public Interest Litigation was on Wednesday …

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 …

Bihar Encephalitis outbreak: Nitish Kumar and cabinet face social media users' wrath
5 years, 6 months ago

Bihar Encephalitis outbreak: Nitish Kumar and cabinet face social media users' wrath

India TV News  

With over 100 children losing their lives to Acute Encephalitis Syndrome in Bihar, social media users are livid with strong messages targeting several key functionaries, including Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, while others have even asked for their resignations. "Nitish Kumar: A heartless man, a terrible friend, a disloyal ally and an awful Chief Minister," wrote one user on Twitter. Earlier, …

Encephalitis in Bihar: 5 more children die due to brain fever outbreak at Muzaffarpur's SKMCH, 68 kids in ICU, confirms senior official
5 years, 6 months ago

Encephalitis in Bihar: 5 more children die due to brain fever outbreak at Muzaffarpur's SKMCH, 68 kids in ICU, confirms senior official

Firstpost  

The SKMCH has reported 93 casualties so far due to AES and only 118 children have been discharged after treatment. Five more children died on Wednesday due to suspected Acute Encephalitis Syndrome in Muzaffarpur’s Sri Krishna Medical College and Hospital, the superintendent of the institute, Sunil Kumar Shahi, told reporters. Possible causes behind the outbreak Last week, Bihar health minister …

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 fever in Bihar: Supreme Court to hear plea seeking formation of team of experts for treatment of children on 24 June
5 years, 6 months ago

Encephalitis fever in Bihar: Supreme Court to hear plea seeking formation of team of experts for treatment of children on 24 June

Firstpost  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to hear a plea seeking a direction to the Centre to urgently constitute a team of medical experts for the treatment of the children suffering from suspected Acute Encephalitis Syndrome in Bihar’s Muzaffarpur New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to hear a plea seeking a direction to the Centre to urgently constitute …

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 …

Acute Encephalitis Syndrome toll climbs to 128 in Bihar
5 years, 6 months ago

Acute Encephalitis Syndrome toll climbs to 128 in Bihar

India Today  

Fresh deaths due to acute encephalitis syndrome have been reported in Bihar's Muzaffarpur district, taking the total number of casualties to 128. The deaths took place at the Shri Krishna Medical College and Hospital, where 20 fresh cases were brought since Tuesday night. In the Kejriwal hospital, two fresh cases of the AES were reported since Tuesday night, taking the …

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 …

Patna: Protests greet Nitish Kumar during hospital visit
5 years, 6 months ago

Patna: Protests greet Nitish Kumar during hospital visit

Deccan Chronicle  

Patna: Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar, who visited Muzaffarpur to review the situation, had to face protest by angry people amid sloganeering outside Sri Krishna Medical College and Hospital, where most of the children have died since the outbreak of acute encephalitis syndrome and brain fever. Sources said people raised questions involving the state government’s preparedness to tackle rising cases …

17 days after encephalitis outbreak, Nitish visits AES-hit Muzaffarpur, faces protests; orders slew of measures to contain damage
5 years, 6 months ago

17 days after encephalitis outbreak, Nitish visits AES-hit Muzaffarpur, faces protests; orders slew of measures to contain damage

Firstpost  

Seventeen days after the outbreak of Acute Encephalitis Syndrome in Bihar, which is now threatening to assume the shape of a calamity, Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar finally visited Muzaffarpur district, where over 100 children have succumbed to the disease Seventeen days after the outbreak of Acute Encephalitis Syndrome in Bihar, which is now threatening to assume the shape of …

Encephalitis deaths: Nitish Kumar faces protest outside hospital in Muzaffarpur
5 years, 6 months ago

Encephalitis deaths: Nitish Kumar faces protest outside hospital in Muzaffarpur

The Hindu  

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday had to face people’s protest outside the Sri Krishna Medical College and Hospital at Muzaffarpur where he had gone to take stock of the situation following the death of over 100 children due to suspected Acute Encephalitis Syndrome. A group, comprising relatives of the children and villagers, gathered outside the government hospital shouted …

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 …

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 …

Discover Related