RAMECHHAP: Health facilities in Ramechhap are grappling with rising cases of viral fever in the  district for the past one week.

According to a local, almost every household in her village is affected by the disease. “Most members from each household in the village have fallen sick with complaints of cough and fever, among  other symptoms,” she said.

Tamakoshi Cooperatives Hospital Director Dr  Suman Karmacharya said most of the cases are reported from Manthali  Municipality and its vicinity. “Over 30 viral fever patients are  visiting the hospital daily,” said Dr Keshav Singh Dhami of the  hospital.