India: 2025 Encephalitis

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Source: https://www.freepressjournal.in/bho...itis-spike-in-madhya-pradesh-with-7-new-cases

Japanese Encephalitis Spike In Madhya Pradesh With 7 New Cases
Medical teams are closely monitoring her condition at the Jaya Arogya Hospital, a multi-specialty facility in Gwalior.
Staff ReporterUpdated: Tuesday, January 28, 2025, 10:01 AM IST

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Seven cases of Japanese Encephalitis (JE) have been reported in state, prompting health officials to sound the alarm.

The affected areas include Gwalior (3 cases), Rajgarh (2 cases), and Rewa (2 cases). This marks a worrying rise in number of infections linked to the deadly mosquito-borne disease.​..

 

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Source: https://www.pratidintime.com/health...aims-13-lives-at-gmch-in-three-months-9466712


Japanese Encephalitis Claims 13 Lives at GMCH in Three Months
According to hospital authorities, a total of 57 encephalitis patients have been admitted to GMCH during this period. As of Friday, 47 patients are currently undergoing treatment at the state’s premier medical institution.
PratidinTime News Desk
05 Jul 2025 23:53 IST​

The outbreak of Japanese Encephalitis (JE) in Assam has taken a worrying turn, with the Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) reporting 13 deaths linked to the disease in the past three months.

According to hospital authorities, a total of 57 encephalitis patients have been admitted to GMCH during this period. As of Friday, 47 patients are currently undergoing treatment at the state’s premier medical institution.

In the past 24 hours alone, 10 new JE cases were admitted, indicating a sharp surge in infections. However, there is some relief as 10 patients have successfully recovered and been discharged from the hospital.

Health officials are on alert as the monsoon season creates favourable conditions for the spread of vector-borne diseases like Japanese Encephalitis. The state government has urged people to take precautionary measures, especially in rural and flood-prone areas where mosquito breeding is rampant.​..

 

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Source: https://northeasttoday.in/northeast/assam/assam-japanese-encephalitis-claims-26-lives-250-infected/

Assam: Japanese Encephalitis Claims 26 Lives, 250 Infected
16th July 2025

An outbreak of Japanese encephalitis has resulted in 26 deaths across Assam. Health officials report that over 250 cases have been detected in the Barak region...
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Source: https://northeastindia24.com/nagala...as-japanese-encephalitis-cases-rise-in-state/

Nagaland: Two Fatalities Reported as Japanese Encephalitis Cases Rise in State
Japanese Encephalitis, transmitted by Culex mosquitoes that breed in stagnant water sources like paddy fields and ponds, poses a significant threat during the monsoon.
Last Updated: July 18, 2025​

KOHIMA– The Nagaland Health Department has confirmed two deaths due to Japanese Encephalitis (JE) in the state, with seven cases reported across Dimapur, Chümoukedima, and Niuland districts. The fatalities have heightened concerns as the state grapples with a surge in this mosquito-borne viral infection during the ongoing monsoon season...

 

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Source: https://sundayguardianlive.com/news/assam-has-50-of-indias-japanese-encephalitis-cases-136157/


Assam has 50% of India’s Japanese encephalitis cases
Published By: Nibir Deka
Last Updated: July 20, 2025 03:03:25 IST

​Guwahati: In a concerning development, Assam has reported 12 additional deaths from Japanese Encephalitis (JE) in the past week, bringing the state’s total fatalities from the disease this year to 26, government sources told TSG.

The bigger concern is that the virus has now spread to 33 of 35 districts, with only Dima Hasao and Hailakandi remaining unaffected. The state government has sent alerts to all district health authorities.

Dr. Lakshmanan, Mission Director of the National Health Mission (NHM), Assam, has raised concerns about the ongoing JE situation in the state, stating that Assam remains one of the most severely affected regions in the country. With over 50% of India’s JE caseload being reported from the state, officials are urging heightened public awareness and early detection to save lives.​..

 

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Source: https://nenow.in/north-east-news/ma...-of-japanese-encephalitis-in-imphal-east.html

Manipur: 15-year-old boy dies of Japanese Encephalitis in Imphal East
by Bit Irom August 6, 2025 11: 39 am​

Imphal: A 15-year-old boy from Phaknung Awang Leikai in Manipur’s Imphal East district has died of Japanese Encephalitis (JE), officials confirmed on Wednesday.

The boy, identified as Khundongbam Elan, son of Khundongbam Ibomcha, tested positive for JE on August 2 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Sciences (JNIMS) in Imphal. He died on August 4 while undergoing treatment, according to a statement issued by the Phaknung Social Youths’ Club (PSYC).​..

 

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Source: https://ianslive.in/224-cases-of-ja...from-11-states-in-2025-centre--20250808154103

224 cases of Japanese Encephalitis reported from 11 states in 2025: Centre
IANS August 8, 2025 3:44 PM


New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) A total of 224 cases of Japanese Encephalitis (JE) -- a viral disease transmitted by mosquitoes -- have been reported from 11 states in 2025, the government informed the Parliament on Friday.

In a written reply to a query in Lok Sabha, Anupriya Patel, Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, shared the number of recorded cases of encephalitis -- inflammation of the brain, often due to bacterial or viral infection -- in the country during the last five years.

Compared to the last five years, the year 2025, till June 30, experienced the lowest number of JE cases.

"The 11 states with JE encephalitis cases in 2025 are Assam, Bihar, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Manipur, Meghalaya, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal," Patel said.

While Assam saw the highest cases of JE encephalitis -- 127 --, Uttar Pradesh, with just 2 cases, was the lowest.​..

 

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Source: https://highlandpost.com/japanese-encephalitis-cases-up-65-in-1-year/

Japanese Encephalitis cases up 65% in 1 year
HP News Service by HP News Service
September 11, 2025
in Meghalaya

​Shillong, Sep 10: Health Minister Ampareen Lyngdoh reported that the state has seen a 65 per cent rise in Japanese Encephalitis (JE) cases, from 89 cases detected in 2023-2024 to 147 in 2024-2025.

To combat the disease, the government is taking various steps, including inter-sectoral meetings between departments and districts, especially in high-risk areas, she told the Assembly. The government is also sensitising Veterinary Department officials and involving them in entomological surveillance and vector control teams. Additionally, ASHAs will be included to create awareness about the disease.​..

 

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Source: https://www.indiatoday.in/health/st...r-chhindwara-investigation-2795654-2025-09-30

High fever to kidney failure: 14 children die of suspected encephalitis
Fourteen children under 15 have died in Nagpur and Chhindwara hospitals in the past month from acute encephalitis syndrome (AES). Health authorities have launched investigations, while teams from national institutes are examining potential causes as more cases emerge.
Sonal Mehrotra Kapoor
Daphne Clarance
New Delhi,UPDATED: Sep 30, 2025 19:35 IST

Over the past month, at least 14 children under the age of 15 have died after being admitted to hospitals in Nagpur, Maharashtra, and Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh. Doctors say the cases appear to be acute encephalitis syndrome (AES), a term often used when the brain suddenly becomes inflamed or stops functioning, but without a confirmed cause.

According to doctors in both districts, the affected children came to hospitals with very high fever. Within hours, many deteriorated rapidly. Some fell unconscious within 24 hours of admission.​..

 

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Source ; https://www.moneycontrol.com/city/k...ling-a-rare-disease-article-13611243.html/amp

Kerala on alert as brain-eating amoeba claims 23 lives: How the state is battling a rare disease
Curated by : Sonali Deewan
October 12, 2025 / 17:00 IST

​Kerala is on high alert after a surge in cases of cases of amoebic encephalitis (brain fever) — popularly called the “brain-eating amoeba.” So far, the state has reported a total of 104 cases of amoebic encephalitis (brain fever), News18 reported.

State health minister Veena George said 23 patients have so far died due to the infection. Kollam and Thiruvananthapuram districts are among the most affected areas, with Kozhikode and Malappuram also reporting a surge in cases.​..

 

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Source: https://www.onmanorama.com/news/ker...itis-kerala-reports-41-cases-20-from-tvm.html

Amoebic Encephalitis: 20 of 41 cases reported in Thiruvananthapuram
Onmanorama Staff
Published: October 19, 2025 11:05 AM IST 1 minute Read ...

Thiruvananthapuram: In an alarming development, nearly half of the patients diagnosed with deadly meningoencephalitis in Kerala between October 1 and 17 are from Thiruvananthapuram. Of the 41 confirmed cases in the state, 20 belong to the capital district...​

 

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Source: https://www.thenewsminute.com/amp/s...er-life-in-kerala-170-cases-40-deaths-in-2025

Amoebic meningoencephalitis claims another life in Kerala: 170 cases, 40 deaths in 2025
The deceased, identified as Sarasu, is a native of Thurayoor in Payyoli and was undergoing treatment at the medical college for the past month.
Written by : TNM Staff
Published:23rd Nov, 2025 at 11:23 AM

A 58-year-old woman from Kerala’s Kozhikode district died of amoebic meningoencephalitis at Kozhikode Medical College Hospital on Saturday, November 22. The deceased, Sarasu, hailed from Thurayoor in Payyoli and had been receiving treatment at the hospital for the past month.

According to reports, two more patients, including another Kozhikode native, are currently undergoing treatment at the medical college for the infection.​..

 

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Source: https://keralakaumudi.com/en/news/news-amp.php?id=1657042&u=


10-year-old boy contracts amoebic infection in Alappuzha, source unclear
Monday 01 December 2025 11:30 AM IST​

ALAPPUZHA: A 10-year-old boy from Varanad in Cherthala Thanneermukkom has been confirmed of amoebic meningoencephalitis. The authorities of the health department informed that the condition of the boy undergoing treatment at Kottayam Medical College Hospital is out of danger. The source of the disease is not clear.

The boy, who was abroad with his parents reached his hometown two months ago. He later stayed at his mother’s house in Pallippuram and in the house in Varanad. The boy, who developed uneasiness, was first admitted at a private hospital. He was shifted to Kottayam Medical College after seeing the symptoms. The health department has issued an alert in the incident. A special alert has been issued in Thanneermukkom and Pallipuram, where the child lived.​..