Dengue: What You’ll Learn (and Why It Matters)

Every rainy season, millions face dengue fever, a mosquito-borne illness that can range from mild fever to life-threatening shock. For nurses, understanding dengue isn’t just about tropical medicine; it’s about prevention, education, and empathy in global practice.

Why Study Dengue in Nepal?

Nepal’s subtropical valleys provide an ideal classroom. Here, you’ll learn about vector control, patient education, and community response in real-world contexts.

Understanding dengue here means seeing how public health and cultural practices intertwine.

Course Teaser: What You’ll Learn

• The dengue virus and its clinical stages

• Recognizing early warning signs and complications

• Patient teaching in low-resource communities

• Outbreak control strategies

• Cultural barriers to prevention

Beyond the Textbook

In Bhaktapur, we combine lecture, reflection, and discussion, all set against the historic backdrop of an ancient city right outside our front door. You’ll learn the science and also the stories behind it: how historic practices and limited resources shape care delivery.