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Disease outbreak alerts for Nepal
2 outbreaks reported for Nepal
Last checked against TravelHealthPro on 2026-06-17.
Cholera
Reported 01 December 2025Spread through contaminated food and water
As of 17 November 2025, a total of 2,018 cholera cases have been reported in Nepal since 1 January 2025. In comparison, in 2024 up to 23 September 2024, a total of 95 cases were reported.
There's a vaccine for this
Stick to safe water and well-cooked food, wash hands often — an oral vaccine is available for higher-risk trips.
Acute watery diarrhoea
Reported 11 September 2025Reduce your risk while travelling
Between 9 August and 7 September 2025, a total of 1,171 cases of acute watery diarhhoea have been reported in Birgunj Meteropolitan City.
No vaccine — how to stay safe
Follow good food, water and insect-bite precautions, and speak to our travel health team about protecting yourself.
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