Health & Environment
Gujarat Reports 27 Deaths from Chandipura Virus Outbreak
The New Indian Express1h
THE BRIEF
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Gujarat recorded 27 deaths from 41 laboratory-confirmed Chandipura virus infections between June 30 and August 12, 2026, resulting in a 65.9% case fatality rate.
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The state Health Department identified 238 total suspected cases, with 232 test results processed and six samples currently awaiting laboratory confirmation.
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Health Minister Praful Panseria stated that surveillance has been intensified in affected areas and special treatment arrangements are now active in all civil hospitals.