The Journal of communicable diseases
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Comparative Study
Investigation of an outbreak of Japanese encephalitis in Rourkela City (Orissa) during 1989.
An outbreak of Japanese encephalitis (JE) was reported from Rourkela city for the first time in September-November 1989. 41 cases and 15 deaths occurred with a case fatality rate of 36.6 per cent. Most of the cases (66 per cent) were in the age group of 5-19 years. ⋯ Serological examination of convalescent cases showed JE specific IgM indicating strong evidence of recent JE infection. Large number of pigs were seen in the affected areas.
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India aims at the elimination of neonatal tetanus by 1995 by providing TT immunization services to all pregnant women in the country. Strengthening of the surveillance system is part of the strategy for the elimination of neonatal tetanus. There is a wide range of performance at state and district level. Many states have the potential of achieving the difficult and challenging goal of neonatal tetanus elimination within a few years.