Nepal at risk: Malaria and dengue could spread due to climate change
kathmandupost.com · Fri Nov 01 00:25:00 UTC 2024

The number of malaria and dengue cases in Nepal may increase by up to 27 percent and 44 percent, respectively, over 2011-2040, says the Asian Development Bank.
Without appropriate intervention on universal access to safe drinking water, sanitation and adequate hygiene (WASH) services, the number of malaria and dengue cases in Nepal could increase by up to 27 percent and 44 percent, respectively, over 2011–2040, according to the new study of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) released on Thursday.
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