Nepal, Aug. 31 -- Nepal has reported three more deaths from Japanese Encephalitis (JE), raising the death toll to 23 this year. The latest victims include a 72-year-old woman from Syangja and two others, whose details are yet to be confirmed.

Since the outbreak began in June, a total of 23 people have died in the past three months. Until last week, 20 deaths were confirmed. With 10 new infections this week, the total number of confirmed cases has reached 113, compared to 103 last week.

By province, deaths include 3 in Koshi, 3 in Madhesh, 4 in Bagmati, 4 in Gandaki, 8 in Lumbini, and 1 in Sudurpaschim. Lumbini Province has recorded the highest number of deaths and infections, according to the Family Welfare Division's Immunization Secti...