Epidemiology of Japanese encephalitis in Nepal

Abstract

Every person in Nepal is at risk against Japanese Encephalitis. High mortality and disability rate has made Japanese encephalitis a disease of public health priority. Government of Nepal has responded to the challenge by expanding the surveillance network and is working closely with district health system to improve the sensitivity of the surveillance system. Mass immunization campaign followed by introduction of the vaccine in routine immunization will significantly reduce the threats posed by the disease in Nepal. SA-14-14-2 is a very safe and effective vaccine, and at present it is the vaccine of choice for introduction into the National Immunization Program.