Guwahati, July 5 -- Japanese Encephalitis (JE), a mosquito-borne viral infection, has claimed 13 lives at Guwahati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) in Assam so far this year.

The hospital has reported 50 confirmed cases of JE since April 1, raising significant concerns among health authorities.

Dr Ujjal Kumar Sharma, Deputy Superintendent of GMCH, told ANI, "In Guwahati Medical College & Hospital, from April 1 to July 4, 50 patients of Japanese Encephalitis have been admitted."

He added, "Out of the 50 patients, 13 patients have expired here. Three patients left against medical advice. Six other patients have recovered and were discharged. Many patients have come from Kamrup (Rural), Nalbari, and Darrang districts."

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