India struggles with encephalitis outbreak

Sunday, September 4, 2005 Over 400 have died in an outbreak of encephalitis in India‘s northern state of Uttar Pradesh and nearby regions, including neighbouring Nepal. The actual figures are estimated to be much higher, as the current toll only takes into account those that have died at public hospitals, excluding any deaths in villages and private hospitals. A further 1500 or more are estimated to currently be hospitalised with