Chitwan Reports Dengue and Scrub Typhus Infections in July
Summary
Chitwan recorded two dengue cases and six scrub typhus infections among local residents in July, while additional patients from other districts pushed the month’s totals to four dengue cases and 34 scrub typhus cases. Health officials have launched a larva-destroying campaign and urged people to take precautions during the monsoon.
Key Points
- Chitwan has confirmed two local dengue cases and six local scrub typhus infections in July, with the monthly totals rising to four and 34 respectively when outside patients are included.
- The Public Health Office says 178 people have been tested for dengue and 211 for scrub typhus so far this month, with no deaths reported.
- A Search and Destroy Larva campaign has been launched in coordination with local levels, starting in Ichchakamana Rural Municipality.
- Officials urged residents to prevent water stagnation, clear bushes, and seek immediate testing if fever, body aches, or other symptoms appear.
