What is Japanese Encephalitis and why is it prevalent in Gorakhpur?

August 19, 2017 05:16 pm | Updated May 28, 2018 04:19 pm IST

Following the death of over sixty children in the BRD hospital in Gorakhpur , the reason for the tragedy has been much discussed. This is a brief explainer on all you need to know about the disease. 

Also read: Japanese Encephalitis in Gorakhpur: A deadly disease explained

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