Dengue cases surge to 289 in Baglung within a month
Summary
Dengue cases in Baglung district have surged to 289 in a month, already exceeding last fiscal year’s total of 250. Health authorities have expanded testing and urged residents to eliminate stagnant water and protect themselves from mosquito bites.
Key Points
- Dengue infections in Baglung district rose to 289 in a month, surpassing the 250 cases recorded in the entire previous fiscal year.
- Baglung Municipality reported the highest number of cases, while infections were also confirmed in several other local units and among people arriving from outside the district.
- Patients are being treated at Dhaulagiri Provincial Hospital, Burtibang District Hospital and Galkot Municipal Hospital.
- Health officials warned the outbreak could continue through November and urged residents to follow mosquito-control precautions.
