Fogging started at Kakching after 3 confirmed cases of JE
Source: The Sangai Express
Kakching, July 19 2019:
Stringent preventive measures has been taken up after three confirmed cases of Japanese Encephalitis (JE) were reported from three different parts of Kakching District.
One of the three boys confirmed with the JE case hailed from Kakching Wairi Senapati Leikai aged 13 years and is currently receiving treatment at Shija Hospital while the other two boys are natives of Kakching Chumnang Leikaid and Kiyamgei Awang Leikai, aged 8 and 14 years, currently receiving treatment at RIMS and Raj Medicity respectively.
On confirming the presence of JE cases in the said area, Chief Medical Officer, Kakching and District Malaria Office, Kakching sprung into action and started fogging at Kakching Wairi Senapati Leikai area since yesterday evening which will be continued at other parts also.
District Malaria Office, Kakching appeal the public to stay alert and avoid mosquito bite.