NHM confirms seven Japanese encephalitis deaths in Assam this year

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NHM confirms seven Japanese encephalitis deaths in Assam this year

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The National Health Mission confirms seven deaths from Japanese encephalitis in Assam, India this year. Assam has seen nearly 62% of India's 985 JE deaths since 2018, prompting government efforts to enhance surveillance, case management, and vaccination coverage ahead of the peak season.

Assam accounts for almost 62% of 985 JE deaths in India since 2018; ahead of peak JE season, the government is strengthening surveillance, case management, hospital preparedness, vaccination coverage

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