Japanese Encephalitis surges in Assam: 10 deaths and 44 cases reported at GMCH in 2025

Japanese Encephalitis surges in Assam: 10 deaths and 44 cases reported at GMCH in 2025

Guwahati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) has reported an alarming rise in Japanese Encephalitis (JE) cases in 2025. According to Dr Achyut Chandra Baishya, Principal and Chief Superintendent of GMCH, the hospital has documented 44 confirmed cases, with 10 fatalities recorded so far this year. June sees sharp rise in infections Dr Baishya noted that the month of June witnessed a significant spike in JE cases compared to the previous months. T…