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 undergoing treatment in Muzaffarpur and few new patients were also admitted in the hospitals in last 24 hours. A day after the seven-member Central team headed by senior paediatrician Dr Arun Kumar Sinha, national advisor in the Union Health and Family Welfare Ministry, visited Muzaffarpur to review the situation and to help the state in control of the disease, Union Minister of State for Health Ashwani Kumar Choubey reached Muzaffarpur on Thursday.

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13, including 10 children die of mysterious disease in Jammu-Kashmir's Rajouri
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1 day, 13 hours ago

13, including 10 children die of mysterious disease in Jammu-Kashmir's Rajouri

New Indian Express  

SRINAGAR: Thirteen persons including 10 children have died of a mysterious disease in Badhaal village of the border district of Rajouri in Jammu and Kashmir. The Health department is conducting aggressive contact tracing and sampling in the village to ascertain the cause of the mysterious disease. On December 7, 2024, five members of a family died due to a mysterious …

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 …

Five children die at children’s home; food poisoning suspected in four cases
6 months, 1 week ago

Five children die at children’s home; food poisoning suspected in four cases

The Hindu  

At least five children died and 30 more fell ill at a children’s home in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, over the past three days, district officials said on July 2. Indore District Magistrate Asheesh Singh said that the food was prepared in the kitchen of the children’s home and samples have been collected and sent for examination to the government laboratory …

Odisha: 13 Children Die in 18 Days in Keonjhar Govt Hospital, Minister Seeks Report
2 years, 3 months ago

Odisha: 13 Children Die in 18 Days in Keonjhar Govt Hospital, Minister Seeks Report

News 18  

Odisha Health and Family Welfare Minister N K Das on Sunday sought a report from the Keonjhar district administration on the death of 13 children in a span of 18 days due to alleged negligence at the pediatric ward of a state run hospital in the mineral rich district. The minister’s action came after a large number of people at …

Fever, Vomiting, Seizures: Mysterious Illness Claims Lives of 7 Children in 5 Days in Rajasthan's Sirohi
2 years, 9 months ago

Fever, Vomiting, Seizures: Mysterious Illness Claims Lives of 7 Children in 5 Days in Rajasthan's Sirohi

News 18  

An unknown disease has claimed the life of seven children in a span of 5 days in Rajasthan’s Sirohi. As per reports, the children all aged between two and 14 died after showing symptoms such as fever and seizures at Fulabai Kheda and Fulaber villages in Rajasthan’s Sirohi district from April 9 to 13. Kuldeep Singh, who heads the pediatric …

Mysterious disease kills 7 kids in 5 days in Rajasthan’s Sirohi
2 years, 9 months ago

Mysterious disease kills 7 kids in 5 days in Rajasthan’s Sirohi

Hindustan Times  

Jaipur: Seven children, aged between two and 14, have died after showing symptoms such as fever and seizures at Fulabai Kheda and Fulaber villages in Rajasthan’s Sirohi district from April 9 to 13. But nothing can be said with certainty till their blood reports are received.” Prasad said the deaths of the mysterious disease were reported within a day of …

Rajasthan: 7 children of a village die of mysterious illness, health department yet to find cause
2 years, 9 months ago

Rajasthan: 7 children of a village die of mysterious illness, health department yet to find cause

Op India  

On Thursday, the health department of Rajasthan rushed into action after 7 children in the Phulabai Kheda village in the Sirohi area died due to a ‘mysterious disease’. Teams from Jaipur and Jodhpur have also reached there: Rajasthan Health Min Parsadi Lal Meena pic.twitter.com/AXbbumKNdK — ANI MP/CG/Rajasthan April 15, 2022 According to the reports, the 7 children who died in …

Bihar: Toddler dies of 'Chamki' fever in Muzaffarpur
2 years, 9 months ago

Bihar: Toddler dies of 'Chamki' fever in Muzaffarpur

India TV News  

Highlights A toddler died of Acute Encephalitis Syndrome in Bihar The victim was admitted to Kejriwal hospital in Muzaffarpur after he developed high fever Doctors referred him to SKMCH for treatment where he passed away on Apr 13 A toddler died of Acute Encephalitis Syndrome, commonly known as 'Chamki Bukhar', in Bihar's Muzaffarpur. The victim, son of one Babloo Mahto …

Bihar's Gopalganj District In Grip Of Viral Fever; 45 Kids Die Over Past Month
3 years, 3 months ago

Bihar's Gopalganj District In Grip Of Viral Fever; 45 Kids Die Over Past Month

News 18  

Gopalganj district in North Bihar is severely affected with viral fever with more than 25 new born babies coming to the district Sadar hospital every day. According to an estimate, 10 children have died due to the viral fever in Gopalganj district. In all 45 children have died due to viral fever in the last one month. Sources said that …

3 Kids Die of Viral Fever in Bihar Hospital in Last 24 Hours, Toll Reaches 6
3 years, 4 months ago

3 Kids Die of Viral Fever in Bihar Hospital in Last 24 Hours, Toll Reaches 6

News 18  

The viral fever is turning out to be deadly in Bihar with three infants dying in Nalanda Medical College and Hospital over the last 24 hours. A two and a half month infant from Sarai in Vaishali district, admitted in NMCH on September 13, died on Tuesday. An official of Bihar Health Department said that 830 children with viral fever …

Over 40 children die of 'mystery fever' in Firozabad as western Uttar Pradesh grapples with outbreak
3 years, 4 months ago

Over 40 children die of 'mystery fever' in Firozabad as western Uttar Pradesh grapples with outbreak

Firstpost  

Firoz­a­bad has been the worst-hit dist­r­ict, with nea­r­ly 50 cas­ualties. The viral fever has also grip­ped Agra, Math­ura, Mainpuri, Eta­wah and Kasganj in the past few days For over a week, western parts of Uttar Pradesh have been reporting deaths among children due to a mysterious mysterious dengue-like fever. Earlier on Sunday, Asija said that more than 40 children have …

Three kids die of cold and dehydration, 25 ill in Madhya Pradesh village
3 years, 6 months ago

Three kids die of cold and dehydration, 25 ill in Madhya Pradesh village

Hindustan Times  

Three children have died after showing symptoms such as cold and dehydration while another 25 were being treated for similar issues in a village in Madhya Pradesh’s Panna district, said a health official on Tuesday. “In Pushottampur village of the district, three kids aged between two and three fell ill a few days ago. Udal Singh, project manager of women …

Four-year-old twin sisters die of Acute Encephalitis Syndrome at Bihar's SKMCH; hospital had reported 120 deaths due to the disease last year
4 years, 8 months ago

Four-year-old twin sisters die of Acute Encephalitis Syndrome at Bihar's SKMCH; hospital had reported 120 deaths due to the disease last year

Firstpost  

On 29 March, a three-year-old boy, hailing from Sakra block of the Bihar’s Muzaffarpur district, had also died of the disease at SKMCH. Muzaffarpur: Twin sisters, aged four, died of Acute Encephalitis Syndrome in Bihar’s Muzaffarpur district within hours of each other, a senior doctor said on Tuesday. The girls, daughters of a labourer from Musahari block of the district, …

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 …

Extremely unfortunate: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar breaks silence over encephalitis deaths
5 years, 6 months ago

Extremely unfortunate: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar breaks silence over encephalitis deaths

Deccan Chronicle  

Patna: After almost a month of silence on the issue of encephalitis outbreak, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday called it “extremely unfortunate and serious issue”. Speaking on the issue Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said, “Only expressing grief over the issue is not enough. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and the health department has been under fire after …

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 …

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, …

Tears, outrage as ‘brain fever’ kills over 150 children in India
5 years, 6 months ago

Tears, outrage as ‘brain fever’ kills over 150 children in India

Al Jazeera  

Muzaffarpur, Bihar – On June 16, Krishna Kumar Verma, a farmer in Muzaffarpur’s Raghavpur village in the eastern Indian state of Bihar, was told by his sister Sita Devi that her son Ankit Kumar had a fever. Verma had been following the outbreak of Acute Encephalitis Syndrome or “brain fever”, an illness locally known as Chamki Bukhar that affects the …

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 …

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 …

117 children dead by June 20: AES exposes Bihar health machinery
5 years, 6 months ago

117 children dead by June 20: AES exposes Bihar health machinery

India Today  

On June 3, just when acute encephalitis syndrome was breaking out in the State, Bihar health Minister Mangal Pandey left for Vancouver in Canada to attend the Women Deliver Conference, tipped as the World’s largest conference on gender equality. The worst manifest of it was visible on June 16, when Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan was surveying the pediatric …

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, …

Poverty, malnutrition and lack of awareness: At AES epicentre, experts count reasons
5 years, 6 months ago

Poverty, malnutrition and lack of awareness: At AES epicentre, experts count reasons

India Today  

"We all know poverty and malnourishment are some key reasons behind children's deaths but no one will talk officially as it is a very sensitive matter." A senior doctor at Sri Krishna Medical College and Hospital tries to find reasons as to why Acute Encephalitis Syndrome has devastated so many families in north Bihar's district of Muzaffarpur in a matter …

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 …

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 …

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. …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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