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Gujarat reports 22 child deaths linked to Chandipura virus; 35 cases confirmed
Updated On: 04 August, 2026 04:35 PM IST | Gandhinagar | IANS
Gujarat has reported 22 child deaths linked to the Chandipura virus while confirming 35 positive cases out of 184 suspected infections, the state health department said. Seven patients are undergoing treatment, six have recovered, and surveillance and preventive measures have been intensified

Health Minister Praful Pansheriya said not all suspected cases reported in the state had been confirmed as Chandipura virus. PIC/X
Gujarat has recorded 22 deaths among children due to the Chandipura virus while confirming 35 positive cases out of 184 suspected infections reported so far, as the state health department continues surveillance and treatment efforts across multiple districts.
Providing an update on the outbreak, Health Minister Praful Pansheriya said not all suspected cases reported in the state had been confirmed as Chandipura virus.


