India, Feb. 21 -- One year since the World Health Organisation (WHO) issued its first technical brief on encephalitis, India finds itself at a critical crossroads. While the nation has made significant strides in clinical care and immunisation, medical experts warn that the window for saving lives remains narrow due to a lack of public awareness. Marking World Encephalitis Day 2026, the global charity Encephalitis International has issued an urgent plea for better recognition of the condition.

Encephalitis - a swelling of the brain that can strike anyone regardless of age-frequently starts with deceptive, flu-like symptoms. National data reveals a significant drop in mortality for Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES), falling from 12.3 per ...