MP Ramesh Kumar Malla Draws Attention to Scrub Typhus Outbreak in Darma, Salyan
Summary
Ramesh Kumar Malla has drawn the government’s attention to a scrub typhus outbreak in Darma, Salyan, where seven people under treatment have died in the past month. The Health Ministry says it is distributing rapid test kits, preparing medicines, and coordinating with local bodies to contain the spread.
Key Points
- Ramesh Kumar Malla raised the issue in the House of Representatives, saying scrub typhus has spread in Darma Rural Municipality, Salyan.
- He said seven patients under treatment have died in the past month and local health institutions are facing a shortage of testing kits.
- The Ministry of Health and Food Hygiene says it is distributing rapid testing kits and preparing medicines, orientations, and emergency budgets in risk-prone areas.
- Officials say the situation is being monitored closely and rapid response teams are on standby for any increase in fever cases.
