A rapidly escalating dengue outbreak has swept through Baglung district in Nepal, recording 646 confirmed infections over the past two months. Public health officials caution that actual figures could be substantially higher, as current data reflects testing conducted exclusively at government health facilities.
Baglung Municipality stands as the hardest-hit area, accounting for 459 cases according to records from the Health Office. Neighboring local units, including Kathekhola (45), Galkot (43), Jaimini (27), and Dhorpatan (17), have also reported rising infection counts, with all municipal areas in the district now affected. Additionally, 38 infected patients from outside districts sought treatment within Baglung.
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Pressure on regional medical infrastructure is intensifying rapidly. Dhaulagiri Provincial Hospital, alongside facilities in Burtibang and Galkot, reports a steady influx of patients, with the district headquarters averaging between 20 to 30 new cases daily.
Health authorities attribute the sharp rise to incessant rainfall, which has created ideal breeding environments for mosquitoes. In response, provincial health teams have launched weekly "Search and Destroy" operations every Friday, targeting mosquito larvae in garages, discarded tires, and water containers while actively conducting community awareness campaigns.
