Nepal: 2025 Cholera

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Source: https://kathmandupost.com/health/2025/07/04/monsoon-brings-cholera-to-kathmandu-valley

Monsoon brings cholera to Kathmandu Valley
Kathmandu Valley is among high-risk areas. Kathmandu Metropolitan City launches a drive urging improved hygiene.

Weeks after the monsoon spread across the country, the Epidemiology and Disease Control Division has said that several cases of cholera infection have been reported from various parts of the country, including the Kathmandu Valley.

Officials said some diarrheal patients tested positive for cholera in rapid diagnostic tests, while stool samples of a few patients came positive in the stool culture in the laboratories.

“Yes, cases of cholera infection are now being reported from a few places, including the Kathmandu Valley,” said Dr Chandra Bhal Jha, director at the division. “Some diarrhoeal patients have tested positive in rapid diagnostic tests, while some have been confirmed cholera-positive in lab tests.”...

 

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Source: https://kathmandupost.com/national/...to-know-about-the-cholera-outbreak-in-birgunj

Five things to know about the cholera outbreak in Birgunj
The Post brings you key updates on the outbreak.
Published at : August 26, 2025
Updated at : August 26, 2025 13:28


1. Deaths and infections: The outbreak has claimed three lives, with all three patients brought dead to hospitals. Rapid tests have confirmed 93 cholera cases, while over 300 people have sought treatment across various health facilities. Many patients are in serious condition, with more than two dozen receiving intensive care.

2. Affected areas: Cases have been reported from wards 3, 11, 12, 13, and 16 of Birgunj Metropolitan City. Narayani Hospital and Terai Hospital have each confirmed 32 cases, and National Medical College has reported 12. Other hospitals, including Bhawani Hospital, Birgunj Health Care, and Mangalam Pathology, have also treated patients.

3. Cause and contributing factors: Health officials link the outbreak to contaminated drinking water, poor sanitation, and prolonged water scarcity caused by drought. Recurring diarrheal outbreaks are often tied to unsafe water sources, inadequate hygiene, and insufficient sanitation infrastructure...