Dengue Infections Reach 5,238 Nationwide
Summary
Dengue infections nationwide have climbed to 5,238, with cases reported from 74 districts. Health authorities are warning of further spread during and after the rainy season as control efforts intensify in hard-hit districts including Baglung, Jhapa and Kaski.
Key Points
- Dengue infections across Nepal have reached 5,238, according to the Epidemiology and Disease Control Division.
- Cases have been reported from 74 districts, with sharp increases in Jhapa, Baglung, Sunsari, Palpa, Kaski and Dang.
- Baglung Municipality has recorded the highest number of infections at 1,017, followed by Pokhara Metropolitan City, Itahari Municipality and Bhadrapur Municipality.
- The division is warning of further spread during and after the rainy season and has deployed specialists to Baglung for monitoring and research.
