Most mountainous districts including Humla report dengue cases this year
Summary
Mountainous districts including Humla in Karnali province have reported dengue cases this year, signaling the virus's spread before monsoon and at lower temperatures, raising public health concerns.
Key Points
- Dengue virus infections have been reported from 66 districts, including mountainous areas like Humla in Karnali Province, this year.
- Experts are concerned about dengue infections occurring before monsoon and in cold mountainous districts, indicating survival of vectors in low temperatures.
- Dengue has become endemic in Nepal with all four known serotypes recorded and cases reported throughout the year, including winter months.
- Climate change and global warming have contributed to the spread and elevation of mosquito vectors in Nepal, increasing risks of vector-borne diseases.
