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Japanese Encephalitis under control - Unit chief

Japanese Encephalitis (JE) cases which soared alarmingly in December and January, have declined with a few positive cases being reported from Ratnapura and Kurunegala in February, Epidemiology Head, Dr. Paba Palihawadana told the Sunday Observer, yesterday. She said all children under ten years have been immunized against the disease in Ratnapura where the highest number of cases had been reported.

JE is a viral infection affecting both humans and animals. Pigs, especially piglets are vulnerable to the disease caused by the mosquito. All pigs in the affected districts are thus being immunized against the disease, she said." We have asked pig owners to keep their piglets inside the pens and install screens to prevent mosquitoes entering the pens", she said.

Dr. Paba said most of the deaths reported were elderly persons over 65 years who also suffered from various chronic ailments which compounded their conditions when infected. 'Surveillance will continue in high risk areas.

 

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