Dengue infection on the rise in Sudurpaschim

The province recorded a total of 353 dengue patients in August alone. “The number of dengue patient has shot up in the month of August,” he added. In the past eight months, the province recorded 680 cases of dengue infection. As per the data, Kailali district has the highest number of dengue patients while Baitadi has the least number of the infection. During the period, Kailali witnessed 232 patients. Fortunately, there has not been recorded even a single death caused due to dengue this year. Last year, the province had recorded four dengue-related deaths. —