{
  "id": 11975367,
  "title": "World Meningitis Day 2026: Bhopal Neurologists See 7-8 Patients Daily As Cases Rise In MP",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/world-meningitis-day-2026-bhopal-neurologists-see-7-8-patients-daily",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-10-04T17:07:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/bhopal/world-meningitis-day-2026-bhopal-neurologists-see-7-8-patients-daily-as-cases-rise-in-mp"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh is witnessing a surge in meningitis cases, with seven to eight patients seeking consultation from local neurologists each day. The Madhya Pradesh State is among those grappling with a high burden of meningitis cases, according to medical professionals. World Meningitis Day will be observed on October 5.\n\nMeningitis is characterized by the swelling of the protective membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord, with bacterial, viral, and tuberculosis (TB) being the most common forms. Children under five and those in crowded settings, such as schools or hostels, are the most vulnerable groups.\n\nNeurologists in Bhopal report an uptick in meningitis cases during this time of year, with Dr TN Dubey, a neurologist and former vice chancellor of Medical University, noting that 7-8 cases are coming into his outpatient department (OPD) daily. September through November is considered a favorable season for meningitis cases.\n\nDr ID Chaurasia, a neurologist and former medical superintendent of Hamidia Hospital, warns that meningitis can be identified by a stiff neck, sudden high fever, and severe headache. In children, bacterial and viral meningitis are more prevalent, while tuberculosis meningitis is more common in adults.",
  "summary": "Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Meningitis cases are on the rise in Madhya Pradesh. Daily, seven to eight patients are consulting neurologists in Bhopal. Doctors said Madhya Pradesh is among the states with a high burden of meningitis cases. World Meningitis Day will be observed on Oct 5. Meningitis is the swelling of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord, and it is most commonly…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}