88 Cases of Scrub Typhus Found in Salyan District
Summary
Scrub typhus has been detected in 88 people across three local levels of Salyan district after health screening camps were conducted from October 7 to 9. Provincial health authorities have sent kits and medicines as the infection spreads and the situation becomes more serious.
Key Points
- Scrub typhus infection was found in 88 people in Darma, Kumakh, Kalimati and Bagchaur local levels of Salyan district.
- Darma Rural Municipality reported the highest number of infections, with 54 cases detected during screening.
- The Health Services Directorate in Surkhet has sent about 800 kits and medicines, with another 450 kits dispatched for further testing.
