Over the past few decades, Japanese encephalitis (JE) has been a significant concern in the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, particularly during the annual monsoon season in the Himalayan Mountains.
According to news from The Kathmandu Post, 63 people have been infected with the mosquito-borne zoonotic viral disease since June 2024. Tragically, as of September 22, 2024, 17 people, including children, have died from JE infections this year.
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