05.08.2026 13:31
22 children have died due to the Chandipura virus in India. Following the increase in cases, a national health response team has been deployed, while authorities have warned citizens to be careful, stating that the virus is transmitted through sandflies, mosquitoes, and ticks.
The loss of lives due to the Chandipura virus in India is causing concern. Authorities have announced that 22 children have died in the outbreak so far.
As cases rise, health authorities have been put on alert, and comprehensive measures have begun to be implemented to bring the outbreak under control.
NATIONAL HEALTH TEAM DEPLOYED
A national health response team has been dispatched to the region to prevent the spread of the outbreak.
It was stated that expert teams are conducting investigations in the affected areas, carrying out contact tracing, and disease control efforts.
TRANSMITTED BY MOSQUITOES, SANDFLIES, AND TICKS
Authorities reported that the Chandipura virus is transmitted primarily by sandflies, as well as mosquitoes and ticks.
Health authorities have called on citizens to protect themselves especially against insect bites and to seek medical attention without delay if suspicious symptoms appear.