Addressing concerns, officials assured the public that no outbreak has occurred in Delhi, and most reported cases are from neighbouring states
Kanpur has reported an outbreak of acute necrotizing encephalitis (ANE)
Encephalitis has caused huge number deaths over last 40 years, will be eradicated from the Gorakhpur-Basti comissionary, if efforts undertaken in the last three years continue," CM Adityanath said
All year round, the level of air pollution in Delhi remains three times higher than the national standard
The matter has been posted for hearing after 10 days
The plea seeks a direction to urgently constitute a team of medical experts for treatment of children suffering from encephalitis
Investment in public health was preferred to job creation programmes and road building by 73% and 79% of respondents, respectively
The plea also sought a direction to the Centre for providing all necessary medical equipment and other supports for the effective treatment of the children
While doctors have maintained that the deaths occurred due to AES, state officials claimed that most of the victims, below the age of 10, have died due to hypoglycemia
While doctors have maintained that the deaths occurred due to AES, state officials claimed that most of the victims, below the age of 10, have died due to hypoglycemia
Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan arrived in the state capital today to review public health measures for containment and management of the AES
The disease spreads from pigs to humans, mostly children, through mosquitoes