KATHMANDU, Oct 16: The number of people infected with dengue across the country has exceeded 19,000.
According to the latest data from the Epidemiology and Disease Control Division (EDCD), the number of dengue infections has reached 19,599. The statistics also show that nine people have died due to dengue so far.
The EDCD has reported that dengue infections have spread to 76 districts across the country. Kathmandu is the most affected area, with 3,103 people infected by dengue so far.
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In Kaski, 2,847 cases of dengue infection have been reported. Similarly, in Tanahun, there are 2,107 cases; in Parvat, 1,562; in Chitwan, 971; in Lalitpur, 827; in Gorkha, 588; in Baglung, 610; in Bhaktapur, 355; and in Syangja, 335 cases of dengue infection have been confirmed, according to the EDCD.
Dr Sher Bahadur Pun, coordinator of the Research Unit at Shukra Raj Tropical and Infectious Disease Hospital, Teku, says, “The risk of dengue is likely to increase with the onset of the post-monsoon season. After Dashain, the number of dengue patients coming to the hospital is rising. Dengue infection seems to be spreading in the community.”
As of mid-January, 2024, more than 52,000 cases of dengue infection have been confirmed across the country, resulting in 20 deaths. Dengue is a vector-borne disease transmitted by the bite of the female Aedes aegypti mosquito. To prevent mosquito bites, it is recommended to wear clothing that covers the entire body, fill in any potholes, promptly repair any leaks in drinking water or sewage systems, store empty containers upside down, keep water tanks completely clean, and use mosquito nets while sleeping.
To prevent dengue infection, it is essential to avoid mosquito bites. Dr Pun states, "Using mosquito nets is advisable. If severe symptoms appear, one should contact a health institution."
