Letter to the Editor
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World J Virol. Dec 25, 2024; 13(4): 95450
Published online Dec 25, 2024. doi: 10.5501/wjv.v13.i4.95450
Climate-driven dengue fever outbreaks in Nepal: Trends, challenges, and strategies
Chandan Kumar Thakur, Samita Adhikari, Meghnath Dhimal
Chandan Kumar Thakur, Clinical Microbiology, Karnali Academy of Health Sciences, Jumla 21200, Karnali, Nepal
Samita Adhikari, Hospital Infection Control, Nepal Mediciti Hospital, Lalitpur 44700, Bagmati, Nepal
Meghnath Dhimal, Research Section, Nepal Health Research Council, Kathmandu 44600, Bagmati, Nepal
Author contributions: Thakur CK contributed to conceptualization, literature search, data curation, writing - original draft & editing; Adhikari S contributed to validation; reviewing & editing; Dhimal M contributed to validation & reviewing; All authors critically reviewed and approved the final version of the manuscript.
Conflict-of-interest statement: All authors have no conflicts of interest to disclose.
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Corresponding author: Chandan Kumar Thakur, PhD, Assistant Professor, Clinical Microbiology, Karnali Academy of Health Sciences, Chandannath Municipality, Jumla 21200, Karnali, Nepal. chandanpgi@gmail.com
Received: April 10, 2024
Revised: September 7, 2024
Accepted: September 30, 2024
Published online: December 25, 2024
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Given the escalating threat of dengue fever in Nepal, characterized by recurrent outbreaks exacerbated by climate change, prioritizing proactive measures is essential. Healthcare providers and policymakers should focus on bolstering the healthcare system, raising public awareness, and implementing effective vector control measures. Government initiatives, such as investing in research and fostering community engagement, are critical for early detection and prevention. By integrating climate resilience into public health strategies, Nepal can effectively mitigate the burden of dengue fever on its population and safeguard against future outbreaks.