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A media report
of the 4 October 2016 asserts that an outbreak of Japanese encephalitis (JE) in Malkangiri district is responsible for 27 deaths within a 3 week period.
Children are the worst affected; 6 children are reported to be in a critical condition at the the Malkangiri district headquarter hospital.
District administration has set up camps in the affected villages to treat children.
(Via The Indian Express - accessed 04/10/16)
Japanese encephalitis vaccine is recommended for certain travellers considered to be at risk; particularly during the high risk season. Travellers should also take steps to avoid mosquito bites.
