Epidemiological investigation of a cholera outbreak in Nepal-India border communities: Public health implications.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

On October 4, 2021, a cholera outbreak was reported in Kapilvastu District, one of Nepal's 26 districts bordering India. This study examined the outbreak's characteristics, response efforts, and the challenges faced.

Methods

A descriptive cross-sectional design was applied for the outbreak investigation. Data were gathered through a review of cases registered in three local health facilities and community-based active case searching. A descriptive analysis was performed on the collected data.

Results

Between October 4 and December 2, 2021, 1570 cases were reported across 10 municipalities in Kapilvastu, with 88.6% of cases occurring in communities bordering India. Most affected were female patients (55%) and children aged 5-14 years (32%). A total of 39% ca

SUBMITTER: Subedee KC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11652746 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature