Dengue shows no sign of slowing in winter, 300 infected in January and February
Summary
Dengue infections continue in Nepal during winter with 300 cases reported in January and February 2025, showing the disease is now endemic across most districts. Experts link the persistence to climate change allowing mosquitoes to survive colder regions.
Key Points
- Dengue infection continues year-round in Nepal, with 146 cases in January and 136 in February 2025.
- The disease has spread to 76 of 77 districts, including mountainous regions previously thought safe.
- Climate change and rising winter temperatures above 15°C support mosquito survival at higher altitudes.
- Health officials have not undertaken large-scale preventive measures this year due to only sporadic infections being reported.
