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August 2019, written by Biddha Nanda Jha

Dengue, a mosquito-borne disease emerged in Nepal in the form of Dengue Fever (DF), Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) and Dengue Shock Syndrome (DSS

Now dengue are been detected in many place of Nepal nowadays more than 1200+ people are been infected by dengue August 23rd 2019 according EDCD. Many of dengue problem were not reported to EDCD.

It has been confirmed dengue in 206 persons at Pokhara metropolis, around 125 people in Hetauda, In Dharan alone, 3400 patients have been officially diagnosed with the fever and around 1500 infected, around 55 People report dengue in Kathmandu. 1 man died in chitwan and 1 woman at Dharan due to dengue. Dengue infected person can easily travel or Migrate by air or road with in an hours.

NUMBER OF PATIENTS SUFFERING FROM DENGUE REACHED 55 IN KATHMANDU VALLEY.

Epidemiology and Disease Control Division revealed that these patients have been admitted to hospitals around the capital since May 26.

Dengue patients have been reported from different areas including Nakkhu, Dhapasi, Harisiddhi,

Teku, Kapurdhara, Baneshwor, Tinkune, Saibu and Imadol lalitpur. Many dengue cases are not report to government organization EDCD (Epidemiology and Disease Control Division).

Doctors and stakeholders working in health sector have warned that number of dengue patients could Rise drastically in coming days due to favorable environment in the valley for dengue causing mosquitoes to breed.

There are high chances that the number of dengue patients could increase. Symptoms of dengue are not seen in 95 percent of the infected people. But they are carriers. Aedes aegypti mosquitoes biting such people will be infected and then they will transmit the infection to healthy persons. Though number of dengue cases has sharply increased this year there aren't any dengue experts at the EDCD.

Unless an individual is concerned about sanitation of his/her environment it is difficult to control the spread of the disease. One must act smart and act early.

We people should not wait for others to come and clean our locality. Everyone in family should participate in destroying habitats of dengue causing mosquitoes.

We people should not wait for others to come and clean our locality. Everyone in family should participate in destroying habitats of dengue causing mosquitoes.

Preventive measures

• Search and destroy mosquitoes and their breeding areas.
• Keep environment clean.
• Use nets and apply mosquito repellents.
• Wear long sleeves and trousers to cover arms and legs.
• Remove water from flower/plant pots and plates.
• Change water in vases/bowls.
• Recycle or dispose discarded tyres.
• Hire Professional Pest Control Company to treat your garden, backyard and all corners.
• Take medicines only on doctor's advice.

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• Mosquitoes control indoor and outdoor
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• Awareness campaign
• Lava destory