This cartoon-style image shows a man sweating and clutching his head, with red zig-zag symbols indicating severe headache—one of the key symptoms of Japanese encephalitis. Other symptoms may include high fever, vomiting, neck stiffness, confusion, seizures, and in severe cases, coma. Caused by the Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV), the disease affects the central nervous system and can lead to permanent brain damage or death. The illustration provides a simplified yet powerful visual to help raise awareness about recognising early neurological signs of this mosquito-borne illness.