Post-Flood Infectious Disease Surveillance Report: 52 New Cases in 24 Hours
Summary
A flood aftermath disease surveillance report recorded 52 new patients in 24 hours, with fever cases making up the majority. Rasuwa remains the hardest-hit district, followed by Nuwakot and Dhading, as health authorities step up monitoring and prevention efforts.
Key Points
- The Ministry of Health and Food Hygiene’s disease surveillance report recorded 52 new cases in the past 24 hours.
- Most of the new patients had fever, while some suffered severe diarrhea and fever with rash.
- Rasuwa has the highest cumulative caseload at 319, followed by Nuwakot with 272 and Dhading with 72.
- Health agencies have increased surveillance, coordination, and data collection to prevent a wider outbreak.
