Doctors and representatives of concerned agencies said dengue control has appeared to be a challenge in Koshi Province.
As many as 582 people have been infected with dengue in the province in the last four months.
This information was shared at a program on dengue control organized by the Province Health Ministry on Wednesday in the presence of chiefs and deputy chiefs of local governments of Morang and stakeholders.
A person has so far died due to dengue in the province.
A total of 334 people have been infected with the virus in the province from July 16 to August 13.
According to Director of Dhankuta-based Health Directorate, 199 people have been infected in Morang, 33 in Jhapa, 32 in Dhankuta, 30 in Sankhuwasabha, 25 in Bhojpur, 10 in Okhaldhunga, three in Khotang and two in Tehrathum.
Number of infected people in Letang Municipality of Morang has reached 310, informed Deputy Mayor Krishna Kumari Niraula.
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