Dengue Infection Rate Decreases in Jhapa

Key Points

• Dengue infection in Jhapa district has decreased compared to the previous year.
• The number of dengue patients dropped from 2000 in fiscal year 2081/82 to 601 in the last fiscal year.
• The decrease is attributed to increased public awareness and active participation of local levels.
• The 'search and destroy' campaign targeting Aedes mosquito habitats has been effective in controlling the infection.