Scrub typhus cases top 10,200 across Nepal as monsoon infections rise
Summary
Nepal has recorded 10,210 scrub typhus cases across 74 districts this year, with infections surging during the monsoon and post-monsoon months. Health authorities are urging people in fields and forest areas to take precautions and seek prompt treatment if symptoms appear.
Key Points
- Nepal recorded 10,210 scrub typhus cases in 74 districts during the first 40 epidemiological weeks of 2026.
- Lumbini Province reported the highest number of cases, while Gandaki had the highest incidence rate per 100,000 population.
- Cases rose sharply in July, August and September, showing a strong seasonal pattern during the monsoon period.
- The Epidemiology and Disease Control Division is advising preventive measures and urging people with symptoms to seek medical care quickly.
