Delhi reports isolated Japanese Encephalitis case in 72-year-old man
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Delhi reports isolated Japanese Encephalitis case in 72-year-old man

India TV News  

Delhi: Delhi has reported an isolated case of Japanese Encephalitis in a 72-year-old man from Uttam Nagar, West Delhi, however, officials have confirmed no outbreak in the city, emphasizing that most JE cases reported in Delhi originate from neighbouring states. The case involves a 72-year-old man from Uttam Nagar, West Delhi, who was admitted to AIIMS on November 3, 2024. Since 2013, the Universal Immunization Programme has included two doses of the JE vaccine for children, with adult vaccination introduced in high-burden states to curb the disease. After a case of Japanese Encephalitis was reported in Delhi, MCD's Health Dept has directed all the DHOs and epidemiologists to intensify the Vector control measures including larval source reduction and community-based initiatives including awareness campaigns for prevention and control of Japanese Encephalitis.

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Delhi: First case of Japanese Encephalitis reported in 13 years; all you need to know about the disease
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Delhi: First case of Japanese Encephalitis reported in 13 years; all you need to know about the disease

Live Mint  

Delhi has reported an ‘isolated’ case of Japanese Encephalitis, PTI reported, citing sources, on Thursday. According to PTI, the national capital reported an ‘isolated’ case of Japanese Encephalitis. Japanese Encephalitis treatment and vaccine There is no cure for JE, and its treatment majorly involves alleviating the symptoms of the disease and relieving clinical signs. -The incubation period, the time between …

Delhi Reports Japanese Encephalitis Case After 10 Years. What Is The Viral Infection?
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Delhi Reports Japanese Encephalitis Case After 10 Years. What Is The Viral Infection?

ABP News  

Delhi has reported a case of Japanese Encephalitis after around 10 years. "Keeping this in view, all District Health Officers and Epidemiologists are directed to intensify vector control measures, including larval source reduction, and implement community-based initiatives such as awareness campaigns for the prevention and control of JE," read an order issued by the Municipal Health Office. The World Health …

First case of Japanese Encephalitis confirmed in Delhi: What is this viral disease?
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3 weeks, 5 days ago

First case of Japanese Encephalitis confirmed in Delhi: What is this viral disease?

India Today  

Delhi has reported an "isolated" case of Japanese Encephalitis, a zoonotic viral disease. The patient, who had diabetes, coronary artery disease, weakness in both legs, and bowel and bladder incontinence, tested positive for Japanese Encephalitis on November 6 after a blood sample was taken. According to data from the Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme, 1,548 cases of Japanese Encephalitis were reported …

Gujarat sees Acute Encephalitis Syndrome outbreak in children aged under 15; 148 cases reported with 59 deaths
4 months, 3 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 …

Pilot vaccination drive against Japanese Encephalitis for children from March
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Pilot vaccination drive against Japanese Encephalitis for children from March

Hindustan Times  

Beginning March, the state health department will initiate a pilot vaccination drive against Japanese Encephalitis for children in four regions of Maharashtra including Pune city, Pimpri-Chinchwad, Raigad and Parbhani. The first phase of the JE vaccination for children was carried out a couple of years ago in 16 districts of Maharashtra including Gondia, Gadchiroli, Wardha, Solapur, Bhandara and Dharashiv among …

UP records zero cases of Japanese Encephalitis this year so far: How Yogi Govt turned an endemic disease into a healthcare success story
1 year, 3 months ago

UP records zero cases of Japanese Encephalitis this year so far: How Yogi Govt turned an endemic disease into a healthcare success story

Op India  

Uttar Pradesh, under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, has achieved remarkable feet. Our next target is its eradication.” पूर्वी उत्तर प्रदेश के जनपदों में इंसेफेलाइटिस से हजारों बच्चों की मौत होती थी। वर्ष 2017 में @UPGovt ने अंतरविभागीय समिति बनाकर जापानी इंसेफेलाइटिस के नियंत्रण के लिए कार्य किए। नतीजा, इस वर्ष 01 जनवरी से 07 सितंबर तक प्रदेश …

Rise in Japanese Encephalitis cases raise concern in Assam
1 year, 4 months ago

Rise in Japanese Encephalitis cases raise concern in Assam

India TV News  

Assam has been recording a sharp hike in vector-borne diseases, including dengue and Japanese Encephalitis in the last few years, which pose significant health risks and are cause of concern. WHO defines Japanese Encephalitis as a virus related to dengue, yellow fever, and West Nile viruses and is spread by mosquitos. As per the health department, JE cases are reported …

Japanese encephalitis, Murray Valley encephalitis concerning but risk of death low, mosquito experts say
1 year, 11 months 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, …

Pune reports first case of Zika
2 years ago

Pune reports first case of Zika

Hindustan Times  

Just two days after the city reported its first case of Japanese Encephalitis, there are reports of its first case of Zika wherein a 67-year-old man from Bavdhan has tested positive for the Zika virus. Across Maharashtra, the first case of Zika was reported from Palghar district wherein a seven-year-old tested positive for Zika virus in July this year. Dr …

Assam: Japanese encephalitis claims 63 lives
2 years, 4 months ago

Assam: Japanese encephalitis claims 63 lives

Deccan Chronicle  

GUWAHATI: With the death of at least 63 people due to Japanese encephalitis in Assam in the last 37 days, Assam government has formed a District Rapid Response team on Acute Encephalitis Syndrome and JE. Informing that three fresh deaths were reported from Nagaon district on Saturday, the national health mission officials said that fresh infections were reported from 10 …

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 …

SA confirms first Japanese encephalitis virus death amid four new JEV cases
2 years, 9 months ago

SA confirms first Japanese encephalitis virus death amid four new JEV cases

ABC  

South Australian health authorities have confirmed four further cases of the mosquito-borne disease Japanese encephalitis, including the state's first death. Key points: There have been eight confirmed JEV cases in SA Five remain in hospital, and another two encephalitis cases are under investigation Health authorities have now confirmed a suspected fatal case The death was of a person who authorities …

Japanese encephalitis: What you need to know about vaccines for the mosquito-borne virus
2 years, 9 months ago

Japanese encephalitis: What you need to know about vaccines for the mosquito-borne virus

ABC  

For a long time, vaccination against the Japanese encephalitis virus has mostly only been available through travel doctors, for people heading overseas. Now the federal government is targeting priority, "high risk" groups, including: workers at piggeries, pork abattoirs, or pork-processing plants people who live at or need to visit one of those locations workers who deal directly or indirectly with …

Victorian man dies from Japanese encephalitis virus, Department of Health says, investigation underway
2 years, 9 months ago

Victorian man dies from Japanese encephalitis virus, Department of Health says, investigation underway

ABC  

A Victorian man in his 60s has died from the Japanese encephalitis virus, the first recorded death of the rare virus in the state. Key points: The man died on February 28 in northern Victoria Investigations are underway into how he contracted the mosquito-borne virus A leading virologist says the arrival of JEV in Australia is unprecedented The man, from …

Two NSW residents diagnosed with Japanese encephalitis virus
2 years, 9 months ago

Two NSW residents diagnosed with Japanese encephalitis virus

ABC  

NSW's first-ever locally acquired human cases of the potentially deadly Japanese encephalitis virus have been detected in a man and a child living near the border with Victoria. Key points: Health authorities expect more cases to be diagnosed over the next few days NSW Health says people must avoid being bitten by mosquitoes The virus outbreak has been declared an …

Japanese encephalitis outbreak reaches SA as authorities race to control outbreak
2 years, 9 months ago

Japanese encephalitis outbreak reaches SA as authorities race to control outbreak

ABC  

The outbreak of Japanese encephalitis is now impacting four states as public health officials work to contain it. Key points: The virus has been detected at 21 piggeries, three human cases have been confirmed and the federal government predicts more cases will be detected The Chief Veterinary Officer says it's unusual to detect JE so far south Pork SA says …

Japanese encephalitis declared a communicable disease of national significance
2 years, 9 months ago

Japanese encephalitis declared a communicable disease of national significance

ABC  

Australia's acting chief medical officer has triggered a vaccine rollout for the mosquito-borne pig and human disease Japanese encephalitis, declaring it an "incident of national significance". Key points: After briefing the national Cabinet, the CMO declared the unfolding situation a communicable disease of national significance What follows is mosquito surveillance and control and vaccination for those at risk Japanese encephalitis …

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