Gandaki records 2,311 dengue cases in nine months
Summary
Gandaki Province has recorded 2,311 dengue cases across 10 districts in nine months, with infections rising sharply since July. Health officials have launched search-and-destroy campaigns in affected areas, especially Baglung, to curb mosquito breeding sites.
Key Points
- Gandaki Province has reported 2,311 dengue cases across 10 districts since the Poush-Magh period, with a sharp rise after July.
- Baglung has been the worst-affected area, with Baglung Municipality alone reporting 57 of last week’s 228 new cases.
- Health officials are running search-and-destroy campaigns in Baglung, Kaski and other districts to eliminate mosquito breeding sites.
- Doctors have urged people to avoid stagnant water and seek close medical care if severe symptoms appear.
