Imphal, August 6: A 15-year-old boy from Phaknung Awang Leikai in Imphal East district of Manipur has died due to Japanese Encephalitis (JE), officials confirmed on Wednesday.
The deceased has been identified as Khundongbam Elan, son of Khundongbam Ibomcha. He had tested positive for JE on August 2 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Sciences (JNIMS) in Imphal. According to a statement issued by the Phaknung Social Youths’ Club (PSYC), Elan passed away on August 4 while undergoing treatment.
In response to the death, PSYC and the Phaknung Awang Leikai Youth Development Association (PHALYDA), in coordination with the Vector Borne Disease Control Programme, carried out fogging operations in Phaknung Awang Leikai and surrounding areas to control the mosquito population and prevent further spread of the disease.
Data from the Health Department shows that since January 1, 2025, Manipur has recorded 138 cases of dengue, 10 cases of Japanese Encephalitis, and 61 cases of malaria.
The distribution of JE cases by district is as follows: Imphal East (4), Imphal West (2), Kangpokpi (1), Thoubal (1), Kakching (1), and Ukhrul (1).
