Guwahati, June 22 -- By NE NOW NEWS

Guwahati: Health authorities in Assam have stepped up monitoring and preventive measures following a rise in Japanese Encephalitis (JE) cases in Rangia, raising concerns about the spread of the mosquito-borne disease in the area.

According to reports, two people have succumbed to the infection, while five others are currently receiving treatment at a healthcare facility in the region. The recent spike in cases has prompted the state health department to activate enhanced surveillance and response protocols.

Officials have deployed medical teams to affected localities to assess the situation on the ground, identify potential hotspots, and implement containment measures aimed at curbing further transmi...