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West Bengal CM misleading people on Encephalitis: Biman Bose

Kolkata, July 29 (ANI): CPI (M) leader Biman Bose hit out at West Bengal government over its inability to tackle Japanese Encephalitis. Almost 570 people in India have died after contracting encephalitis, commonly known as "brain fever", health authorities said on Friday, warning the death toll may rise with more people still at risk. In West Bengal, where at least 111 people have died from both strains, a senior health official said authorities were taking emergency steps to contain the outbreak. Bose attacked Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, saying she was misleading people. The health department has set up clinics across affected areas and is trying to prevent breeding of mosquitoes by fogging, especially around pig farms, where there is a high risk of contracting the virus. Jul 29, 2014
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Nigeria says Liberian man died of Ebola in Lagos hospital

Nigeria said Friday that Ebola caused the death of a Liberian national who died in quarantine in Lagos, confirmation that the worst-ever outbreak of the virus has reached Africa_s most populous country. Duration: 00:37 Jul 26, 2014
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Authorities in Siliguri take preventive measures to tackle Japanese encephalitis

Siliguri /Vadodara, July 24 (ANI): Health department in West Bengal took preventive measures to tackle Japanese encephalitis as 83 cases of the disease have been detected in the region. An outbreak of encephalitis syndrome is playing havoc near Siliguri district of the state. Following the increase of deaths, the district administration conducted a meeting with several departments to tackle the situation. Siliguri Municipal Corporation (SMC) is spreading bleaching powders, conducting fogging at the piggeries and holding awareness campaigns. Sanitary Inspector from the Siliguri Municipal Corporation, Sunil Sarkar, said that they have identified the piggeries, given notice to vacant the places. Meanwhile, Gujarat also witnessed death of four children due to Chandipura virus in last 24 hours. Superintendent at Sir Sayajirao Gaikwad Hospital, Rajiv Deveshwar, said this illness is caused due to Chandipura virus which spreads through sand fly’s bite. Jul 24, 2014
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Japanese firms use leading-edge technology for safety and comfort

Tokyo, July 22 (ANI): Cyber security is the need of modern era. And to provide high security service to global clients, Japan's NEC Corporation has established Cyber Security Factory in Tokyo. 50 professional engineers remotely monitor the network and take measures to solve clients' problem. The Factory conducts cyber training exercise and is equipped with customer communication and analysis room which helps to analyze computer virus. Engineers sitting at different locations can have discussions through digital graphic. NEC has made an alliance with Interpol on cyber security. Besides cyber security, the Japanese firms use leading edge technology to provide comfort to people. Haneda International Airport, the state of the art airport which connects Japan to South-east Asia, witnesses large number of passengers every day. EBARA Corporation has installed four chillers, with each having a capacity of 3,516kw. It is equivalent to 1,000 units of the regular home air conditioners. The chillers generate cold water at the airport building which helps to cool the air by heat reactors. Jul 22, 2014
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Encephalitis kills 25 in West Bengal

Siliguri, July 17 (ANI): Encephalitis syndrome looms large over West Bengal killing around 25 people while 70 others are undergoing treatment in the hospital. In the past few days, the North Bengal Medical College and Hospital (NBMCH) near Siliguri under Darjeeling district has been flooded with patients complaining of Encephalitis symptoms. According to health department official at least 100 patients with suspected encephalitis were under treatment at different hospitals across north Bengal, especially in Darjeeling and Jalpaiguri districts. He added that the figure was increasing everyday. Father of an admitted patient, Nirmal Roy said that lots of people have died due to sudden outbreak of fever. Meanwhile, the hospital authorities denied commenting on the death cases. Encephalitis is an acute inflammation of the brain and can be due to both viral and bacterial infections. Japanese encephalitis, which is caused by the Japanese encephalitis virus, is more prevalent in the region than other forms of the illness. Symptoms include high fever, convulsion and frigidity around the neck area. There is no specific treatment for the disease. Jul 17, 2014
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