Viral encephalitis

With 100 instances of West Nile virus infections confirmed in nine regions of the country and two additional deaths within a week, the virus transmitted by common mosquitoes poses a significant threat, with experts appealing to the public to take necessary precautions.

West Nile virus cases continue to rise across the country, putting officials and health experts on alert.

According to the National Public Health Organization (EODY), the number of recorded cases in 2024 is higher compared to the same period in the past five years.

Against the backdrop of dog attack incidents, experts have raised concerns over the growing stray animal population in Türkiye, suggesting that it could equal the country's human population by 2030.

As rabies was detected in a dead cow in the eastern province of Tunceli's Hozat district, the entrance and exit of animals to the districts have been prohibited for six months.

This week's report by the National Health Organization (EODY), published on Thursday, announced this year's first deaths in Greece from West Nile virus.
The two victims were both over the age of 80.

The number of confirmed cases of West Nile virus infection has risen to 10 in 2019, according to the National Organization for Public Health (EODY), while one was also reported in eastern Attica for the first time this year.

Three more people have died as a result of complications after contracting the West Nile virus, bringing the death toll across Greece from the beginning of the year so far to 34, according to authorities.

According to the weekly epidemiological surveillance report of the Hellenic Center for Disease Control and Prevention (KEELPNO), reported cases have reached 289 this year.

Four people died last week as a result of complications after contracting the West Nile virus, bringing the death toll across Greece from the beginning of the year to 31, according to authorities.

According to a weekly report issued by the Hellenic Center for Disease Control and Prevention (KEELPNO), reported cases reached 271 over on Satuday.

Four people died this week as a result of complications after contracting the West Nile virus, bringing the death toll across Greece from the beginning of the year so far to 31, according to authorities.

Another five people have died in the last week after being infected with West Nile virus according to the Center for Disease Prevention and Control (KEELPNO), which said the number of fatalities this year has risen to 27.