Muzaffarpur: Encephalitis toll mounts to 112

June 19, 2019 10:17

The death toll due to Acute Encephalitis Syndrome in Bihar's Muzaffarpur district rose to 112 on Wednesday, officials said.

As many as 93 children have died at Sri Krishna Medical College and Hospital (SKMCH) while 19 others lost their lives at Kejriwal Hospital.

Chief Minister Nitish Kumar had on Tuesday visited Sri Krishna hospital to take stock of the encephalitis outbreak.

Earlier, Kumar had announced an ex gratia of Rs 4 lakh each to the families of the children who died due to AES.

He had also given directions to the health department, district administration and doctors to take necessary measures to fight the outbreak.

AES is a viral disease which causes mild flu-like symptoms such as high fever, convulsions and headache. -- ANI

IMAGE: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar visits children suffering from Acute Encephalitis Syndrome at a hospital in Muzaffarpur district. Photograph: PTI Photo

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