Dengue Infection Rate Decreases in Jhapa
Jhapa. The rate of dengue infection in the district has been decreasing of late. According to the District Health Office, the number of dengue patients has decreased compared to the previous year due to increased public awareness, active participation of local levels, and the effectiveness of the 'search and destroy' campaign.
According to the data of the Health Office, two thousand dengue-infected people were found in the district in the fiscal year 2081/82, while this number decreased to 601 in the last fiscal year.
According to the Chief of the Health Office, Brijkumar Das, since the Aedes mosquito, which transmits dengue, breeds in clean and stagnant water, the 'Search and Destroy Mosquito Habitat' campaign has been conducted every year in all 15 local levels of the district for its control.
He said that the campaign conducted in coordination with the local levels, regular sanitation, and public awareness programs have shown positive results in controlling the infection.
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