Two die as scrub typhus spreads in Salyan
Summary
Scrub typhus has killed two people in Darma Rural Municipality of Salyan within a week, with another suspected death raising fears of a wider outbreak. Shortages of testing kits are forcing patients to seek treatment outside the municipality as local authorities prepare a health camp and surveillance drive.
Key Points
- Two people tested positive for scrub typhus and died in Darma Rural Municipality of Salyan within a week, while a third person with similar symptoms also died.
- Residents say infections are rising quickly, with four to five people testing positive every day and local health facilities running short of testing kits.
- People with fever are being urged to seek testing and treatment, while authorities plan a health camp and home surveillance campaign to contain the spread.
- Local officials say they will replenish testing kits and coordinate with the District Health Office to bring doctors and testing support to the area.
