Dengue cases reported from 74 districts as Nepal marks World Mosquito Day
Summary
Nepal has reported 2,844 dengue cases from 74 districts between January 1 and August 15, with Gandaki Province and Baglung district recording the highest numbers. Health authorities have launched a three-month awareness campaign and urged people to eliminate stagnant water and prevent mosquito bites during the monsoon and post-monsoon period.
Key Points
- Nepal has recorded 2,844 dengue cases and two verified dengue-related deaths so far this year, with infections reported from 74 districts.
- Gandaki Province has the highest case count at 1,010, while Baglung district leads among districts with 470 cases.
- The Epidemiology and Disease Control Division has launched a three-month dengue awareness campaign and is conducting fortnightly assessments in high-risk areas.
- Nepal marked World Mosquito Day by releasing a public health vector profile and urging people to prevent mosquito bites and remove stagnant water.
