Centre has issued a notification on Japanese Encephalitis to ensure necessary monitoring, prevention and control of the disease. The Japanese encephalitis is a disease spread through mosquito bites. Health Ministry in a release said, the notification has been sent to the heads of State health departments and Union Territories concerned.<br/><br/>Besides, Chief Secretaries of Government of Assam, Bihar, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal where the number of Japanese Encephalitis cases has been reported to be high in the past, have been requested to issue necessary notification under the Clinical Establishment act to control of the disease.<br/><br/>The Ministry said, the healthcare providers will have to notify every Japanese Encephalitis case to local authorities. Japanese Encephalitis is an important public health concern in the country accounting for substantial morbidity, mortality and disability. Early reporting of Japanese Encephalitis cases is necessary for effective implementation of preventive measures and case management.