National Human Rights Commission has issued notice to the Odisha government over reports about death of many children due to the spread of Japanese Encephalitis in villages of Malkangiri district. Taking suo-motu cognisance of the report, the Commission issued notices to the State Health Secretary and District Collector and called for a report including the steps taken in this regard within
four weeks. Meanwhile Centre has assured all help to the Odisha government to contain and manage the rising cases of Japanese Encephalitis in Malkangiri district of Odisha.
Union Health Minister J P Nadda has directed the officials of his Ministry to monitor the situation closely.
The toll due to Japanese Encephalitis has risen to 30.
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