Over 27,000 dengue cases reported nationwide; Gandaki province most affected

Kathmandu, October 28 — Among over 27,000 dengue cases reported across the country, nearly half of the patients are from the Gandaki Province.

According to the latest data from the Epidemiology and Disease Control Division (EDCD), out of 27,153 dengue infections nationwide, 13,698 cases have been identified in Gandaki Province. Since January, 50 percent of confirmed dengue cases in the country have been in this province.

Additionally, 8,461 cases have been reported in Bagmati Province, 1,709 in Koshi, 1,400 in Lumbini, 1,118 in Sudurpashchim, 460 in Madhesh, and 307 in Karnali.

At the district level, Kaski has the highest number of dengue cases, with 7,080 infections. Kathmandu has reported 4,060 cases, Tanahun 2,199, and Lalitpur 1,060. Other districts with notable cases include Chitwan (1,057), Baglung (951), Gorkha (799), Bhaktapur (628), and Kailali (424).

The EDCD has indicated that dengue infections have been reported in 76 out of 77 districts across the country. According to the EDCD, 11 deaths have occurred due to dengue nationwide.