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Community mobilization is the key

Published On: September 9, 2019 01:05 AM NPT By: Narayan Gyawali/Sameer Mani Dixit

Over the past few months, dengue outbreak has been of concern in many districts of Nepal. More than 4,500 people have been infected with dengue virus till the end of August. Deaths are being reported.  People are starting to panic, as authorities appear helpless in controlling the outbreak. The outbreak in Kathmandu is likely to get worse, as the city is densely populated and unorganized.