Archive · 30 Jul 2026
Madhya Pradesh Issues No Alert Amid CHPV Outbreaks
A virus called Chandipura is spreading in Gujarat and Rajasthan, killing about 15 children.
It is carried by sandflies and mainly hurts kids under 15, making them very sick.
In Madhya Pradesh, the health department has not warned people about the virus yet.
There is no vaccine, so doctors say the best way to stay safe is to keep sandflies away, watch for early symptoms, and treat fever and breathing problems quickly.
The state’s disease‑surveillance officer, Dr Ashwin Bharagava, said they are watching the border areas more closely and sending teams to help.
Madhya Pradesh health department has not issued a CHPV alert despite outbreaks in Gujarat and Rajasthan.
Around 15 children have died from Chandipura virus in neighboring states.
The virus spreads via sandflies, mainly affecting children under 15 with fever, vomiting, and encephalitis.
No vaccine exists; prevention focuses on vector control, surveillance, and early symptom management.
State IDSP in-charge Dr Ashwin Bharagava says surveillance has been intensified along border districts.
- Who
- Madhya Pradesh health department and Dr Ashwin Bharagava, IDSP state in-charge
- What
- No alert issued for Chandipura virus despite outbreaks in neighboring states
- When
- Current outbreak (no specific date provided)
- Where
- Madhya Pradesh, India
- Why
- Health authorities have not issued an alert but have intensified surveillance along border districts
- Virus
- Chandipura virus (CHPV)
- Affected states
- Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh
- Deaths in neighboring states
- 15 children
- Preventive measures
- Vector control, surveillance, public awareness
- No vaccine
- Yes
- Key official
- Dr Ashwin Bharagava