Nepal is experiencing a surge in Japanese encephalitis cases with an alarmingly high fatality rate, primarily affecting unvaccinated adults over the age of 30. Although health experts urge the government to expand the current child-focused immunization program to all age groups, officials currently lack the funding and immediate plans for a national vaccination drive.
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Nepal is experiencing a surge in Japanese encephalitis cases with an alarmingly high fatality rate, primarily affecting unvaccinated adults over the age of 30. Although health experts urge the government to expand the current child-focused immunization program to all age groups, officials currently lack the funding and immediate plans for a national vaccination drive.
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