Japanese Encephalitis Detected in Rural Victoria: What It Means and How to Stay Protected This Mosquito Season
2nd December, 2025
Health authorities have confirmed the detection of Japanese Encephalitis (JE) in a mosquito trap in the Horsham region of rural Victoria. This is the first detection of the 2025–2026 season, and it has raised concerns for communities across regional and northern Victoria as mosquito numbers begin to increase. While the risk of severe illness is…