Dengue has killed 4 and infected 5,874 since January
Summary
Since January, dengue has infected 5,874 people and caused four deaths across 75 districts of Nepal, with experts warning that the peak dengue season is just starting.
Key Points
- At least four people have died and 5,874 infected with dengue in Nepal since January, spanning 75 districts.
- This year’s dengue cases and deaths are lower compared to previous years, but risk of outbreak remains high in post-monsoon season.
- Experts attribute fewer cases to continuous awareness campaigns, single serotype infection, and changes in rainfall patterns affecting mosquito breeding.
- Dengue has become endemic in Nepal, with mosquitoes breeding in clean water and causing infections throughout the year.
