**2. Infected population and death cases from Japanese encephalitis (JE) disease in Nepal (EDCD/DHS)**

High Risk Population: 12.5 million

High Risk Population: (Below 15 Years) 5.5 millions

JE Cases:26658 people during the year 1978-2003

Death Cases: 5370 people during the year 1978-2003

Mortality: 5 to 25%

Incidence: 50% (Below 15 Years)

In Nepal JE has been recorded and reported as a seasonal disease in Nepal. "Shrawan" (July and August) appears to have been the deadliest month for the Nepalese as far as human cas‐ ualties from JE are concerned.
