Why is it in news?
- Death toll due to outbreak of Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) claiming life’s of more than 126 children in Bihar.
More in news
- Petition seeks intervention of SC to constitute a team of medical experts for treatment of children suffering from the disease.
- Petition also suggests that the disease is completely curable but due to non availability of doctors, beds, intensive care units and medical professionals the disease has become an epidemic.
- A Compensation of 10 lacks has been sought by the petitioners for the family members of the deceased.
Source
The Hindu