Mosquito-borne diseases found in Kalikot district
Summary
Mosquito-borne diseases such as Dengue, Malaria, and Kala-azar have been detected in Kalikot district, marking their spread to Himalayan areas due to climate change and human travel. Health authorities are conducting larva destruction campaigns to prevent outbreaks.
Key Points
- Mosquito-borne diseases Dengue, Malaria, and Kala-azar have been found in Kalikot district.
- In fiscal year 2082/83, 19 patients with these diseases were reported in six of nine local levels in Kalikot.
- Climate change and human movement have enabled mosquitoes to survive and breed in the Himalayan district.
- Health authorities have launched campaigns to destroy mosquito larvae and raise awareness to prevent epidemics.
