Dengue cases down

Dengue infections in Nepal are seeing a marked decrease as extended winter conditions and a government-led mosquito eradication campaign help curb the spread of the virus. According to Dr Gokarna Prasad Dahal, Head of the Dengue Control Program at the Epidemiology and Disease Control Division (EDCD), the cooler weather has contributed to a steady decline in dengue cases. Additionally, the government’s ongoing “Find and Destroy Mosquitoes” campaign, which takes place every Friday across government and non-government offices and hospitals, has reportedly played a key role in reducing the mosquito population responsible for the virus.

Data from the division show a sharp drop in reported cases, with infections declining from 2,582 in the 42nd week to just 55 in the 45th week. “As winter progresses, we expect cases to drop further,” said Dr Dahal. Despite this decline, he emphasized the importance of continued precautions against dengue, particularly in areas still prone to mosquito breeding.