Current Affairs - National - Discussion

The first confirmed death from Chandipura virus in Gujarat was reported in Mota Kanthariya, Aravalli, involving a four-year-old child. This death, confirmed by Pune’s National Institute of Virology, is part of a concerning outbreak in the region. The virus has caused 14 deaths within two weeks and has 26 suspected cases under investigation. Chandipura virus, transmitted primarily by sandflies and mosquitoes, poses significant health risks, including rapid progression to severe symptoms like encephalitis and mortality. The outbreak underscores the need for vigilant public health responses and management strategies.