Dengue infections in Nepal have crossed the 5,000 mark this year.

Since late Dec 2024 up to now, a total of 5,196 cases of dengue have been confirmed. The virus has spread across 75 districts, with 294 new infections recorded in just the past week, according to the Epidemiology and Disease Control Division (EDCD).

Province-wise data show the highest number of cases in Gandaki (1,327), followed by Bagmati (1,191), Lumbini (911), Koshi (737), Sudurpaschim (622), Karnali (296), and Madhes (112).

Health experts warn that the actual number of infections could be much higher than reported. The EDCD noted that the figures represent only a fraction of the real dengue spread, as the national reporting system captures limited cases.