Around 68,000 people develop Japanese encephalitis each year worldwide, according to the World Health Organisation. It is a relatively rare condition, but when it does occur, it can lead to severe brain inflammation and long-term complications. What makes it more concerning is how quietly it spreads, through something as common as a
Travel plans usually revolve around flights, hotels, and what to see when you arrive. Health risks rarely make that checklist, especially ones that feel distant or unfamiliar. Japanese encephalitis is one of those conditions that many travellers only hear about after they have already booked their trip. Despite being uncommon,
Travelling to tropical or subtropical regions can expose you to serious infections not found in the UK. Yellow fever is one such disease — a mosquito-borne virus that can cause life-threatening illness. According to the World Health Organisation, yellow fever causes an estimated 67,000 to 173,000 severe cases and up
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