Over 9,000 infected, 7 dead from scrub typhus in Nepal in the last 10 months
Summary
Nepal has recorded 9,923 scrub typhus cases and seven verified deaths across 74 districts in the first 10 months of 2026, with infections surging in July, August and September. Lumbini reported the highest provincial burden, while Dang topped the district-level tally.
Key Points
- Nepal recorded 9,923 scrub typhus cases and seven verified deaths between January 1 and October 1, 2026.
- Lumbini had the highest provincial burden with 2,779 cases, while Dang led districts with 624 infections.
- Monthly infections surged sharply in late summer, peaking at 2,746 cases in September.
- Health officials urged people with fever, headache, body pain or skin spots to seek prompt treatment at health facilities.
