Guwahati, July 31 -- As Japanese Encephalitis (JE) cases continue to surge across Assam, claiming 26 lives and infecting over 300 people, the state government has intensified efforts to control the outbreak.

Measures include enhanced fogging operations, public awareness campaigns, and preventive health initiatives.

According to the National Health Mission (NHM), 33 out of Assam's 35 districts have reported confirmed cases of JE this year, with Nalbari, Barpeta, Golaghat, Darrang, Nagaon, and Kamrup being the most affected.

Hailakandi and Dima Hasao are the only districts yet to report any cases. The highest number of hospital admissions has been recorded at Guwahati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), with 44 cases and 10 deaths since...