Dengue, scrub typhus and kala-azar cases persist as monsoon sets in
Summary
With the monsoon advancing in Nepal, dengue, scrub typhus, and kala-azar cases persist across multiple provinces, alongside steady influenza and gastrointestinal illnesses during the week of June 15 to 21.
Key Points
- Dengue cases remain persistent with 53 recorded nationally in Week 25, highest in Lumbini Province.
- Scrub typhus cases numbered 19 in Week 25, heavily concentrated in Sudurpaschim Province.
- Kala-azar saw four new cases in Week 25, mostly in Sudurpaschim and Bagmati.
- Influenza cases remain low but steady, with five reported in Week 25 across three provinces.
