Nepal’s worst dengue outbreak is a wake-up call for action
Sanjeev Man Bijukchhe, Matilda Hill, Bipin Adhikari, Ashis Shrestha, Shrijana Shrestha
Abstract
Nepal had its worst dengue outbreak in 2022. Climate change, urbanization and increased transportation networks have favoured dengue mosquito vectors. As the monsoon season approaches, dengue outbreak seems inevitable. Strengthening the national dengue preventive strategy, healthcare planning and resource allocation is essential to avoid future outbreaks.
Topics & Concepts
Dengue feverOutbreakMedicineUrbanizationEnvironmental healthVirologyEconomic growthEconomicsMosquito-borne diseases and controlMalaria Research and ControlViral Infections and Vectors