Gujarat Reports 22 Child Deaths from Chandipura Virus During Monsoon
Gujarat is battling an outbreak of the Chandipura virus, which has caused 22 deaths among children during the current monsoon season. Health authorities have intensified vector-control measures and are urging parents to seek immediate medical care for symptoms like high fever and seizures.
Gujarat has reported 22 deaths among children due to the Chandipura virus (CHPV) during the ongoing monsoon season, prompting the state health department to strengthen surveillance, treatment, and vector-control measures. So far, 35 of the 184 suspected cases have tested positive for the virus, while the results of 11 samples are still awaited.
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