Encephalitis International has recently launched a global awareness campaign to emphasize the importance of vaccination against the growing threat of encephalitis, an inflammation of the brain's active tissues.
This initiative is essential since millions of international travelers visit encephalitis areas yearly.
Encephalitis Prevention is Just A Vaccination Away
Chikungunya Vaccination Could Save 73 Lives During an Outbreak
With Chikungunya virus transmission occurring in approximately 100 countries in Africa, Asia, and the Americas and significant outbreaks reported in May 2025, researchers have identified an effective method to reduce this mosquito-transmitted disease's impact on local communities.
The findings from a new study suggest that the newly approved chikungunya vaccine represents an important new tool for controlling outbreaks.