Health & Environment

Dengue Cases Spread Across Nepal

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THE BRIEF
1

Nepal has reported 2,844 dengue cases across 74 of its 77 districts between January 1 and August 15, with two confirmed deaths recorded in 2026.

2

Gandaki Province has the highest infection count with 1,010 cases, followed by Koshi with 674, Lumbini with 435, and Bagmati with 427 reported infections.

3

The Epidemiology and Disease Control Division has launched a three-month awareness campaign running from mid-July to mid-October to eliminate mosquito breeding sites during the monsoon season.