Southeast Asia Information Port (www.dnyxxg.com) - The latest data from Nepal's Ministry of Health and Population indicates that dengue fever has spread to 96% of the country by 2025, with a cumulative total of 3,025 cases.
Of Nepal's 77 districts, only three high-altitude districts in the northwestern mountains—Humla, Manang, and Rolpa—have not reported any cases.
Since the start of the rainy season, dengue fever cases in Nepal have increased for two consecutive months in June and July. In the past week, 137 new cases were reported nationwide, and two people died from dengue.
Nepalese disease control experts predict that the epidemic risk will persist for another two months.
The Kathmandu Post previously quoted officials from the Department of Epidemiology and Disease Control under the Ministry of Health and Population as warning that, in addition to dengue fever, Nepal also faces a high risk of chikungunya. The same Aedes mosquito that transmits dengue can also spread chikungunya.
Nepal first reported a case of chikungunya in 2013, and sporadic cases have occurred since then during the rainy season.
Both dengue fever and chikungunya are viral diseases transmitted by the bites of the Aedes mosquito. Symptoms are similar, with common manifestations including high fever, joint and muscle pain, and severe headaches. They are prevalent primarily in tropical and subtropical regions. Currently, there is no specific treatment for either disease. (End)
