Dengue virus kills one in Kathmandu
Summary
A 24-year-old woman in Kathmandu died from dengue virus infection, marking the probable first death from the disease this year amid rising cases across Nepal.
Key Points
- A 24-year-old woman died in Kathmandu due to dengue virus infection, likely the first such death this year.
- Since January, 2,984 dengue cases have been reported across 74 districts in Nepal, with 168 new cases in the past week.
- Officials emphasize early detection and multisectoral community engagement to control dengue's spread.
- The Ministry of Health declared a month-long campaign against dengue starting July 17 to mitigate the virus' impact.
