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JE detected in mozzie trap

People can take simple preventative steps such as using insect repellent and wearing long sleeves. Picture: File
Peter Bannan

HEALTH officials have confirmed the first detection of Japanese encephalitis in Australia for the 2025–26 season, after the virus was identified in a mosquito surveillance trap near Horsham. In response, local authorities and health teams have begun treating nearby mosquito-breeding areas in an effort to limit further spread and protect residents. Japanese encephalitis is caused […]

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