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Dengue fever in Nepal

19 August 2011

Seven more cases of dengue have been found in the past 3 weeks in Chitwan district according to the District Public Health Office (DPHO). A total of 735 dengue cases and 4 deaths were confirmed in Chitwan between April 2010 and April 2011. The total number of dengue cases in the district has reached 17 after the Nepali New Year (16 Apr 2011).

Advice for Travellers

Avoidance of mosquito bites, particularly during daylight hours, by covering up with clothing, the use of bite avoidance measures such as repellent and bed nets is advised. Elimination of breeding sites around hotel rooms/houses is advised for longer term stays.