Guwahati, June 17 -- By NE NOW NEWS

Guwahati: Assam Health Minister Ashok Singhal has said that Japanese Encephalitis (JE) continues to pose a seasonal public health challenge, noting that while the government has intensified prevention and treatment efforts, completely eliminating the disease remains difficult due to its transmission cycle and environmental factors.

Speaking during an inspection visit to Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), Singhal reviewed ongoing infrastructure projects and assessed healthcare services at the state's premier medical institution. He described the visit as his first official tour of the hospital since assuming charge of the Health Department.

The minister highlighted the increasing pressure on...