Victoria
Japanese encephalitis in Australia
As of 30 December 2024, a probable Japanese encephalitis case has been identified in a resident of northern Victoria. The virus has also been detected by environmental surveillance along the Murray River, and in mosquitoes and wild pigs in New South Wales. This indicates Japanese encephalitis is likely to be circulating in northern Victoria. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on Japanese encephalitis.
Japanese encephalitis in Australia
Japanese encephalitis virus has been detected in a mosquito sample in Lake Wyangan, New South Wales collected on 3 December 2024. Health authorities are reminding residents and visitors to the area to take protective measures. A local vaccination campaign is in place for residents and workers in the affected areas of New South Wales. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on Japanese encephalitis.
