Epidemiology of COVID-19 mortality in Nepal: An analysis of the National Health Emergency Operation Center data

Samir Kumar Adhikari, Kamal Ranabhat, Suraj Bhattarai, Bhuvan Saud, Kiran Paudel, Rabindra Bhandari, Pratik Khanal, Claire Marriott Keene, Vishnu Khanal
Public Health Challenges,
2023

In this analysis of the National Health Emergency Operations Center data, the pattern of COVID-19 deaths during 1st wave vs 2nd wave of COVID-19 has been described. Here are key takeaways from this article co-authored by GLOHMED researchers:

  • 2nd wave (Delta variant B.1.617.2) 3X more fatal than 1st wave.
  • Disproportionate distribution of deaths across region and age.
  • Increased mobility cross-border and within Nepal, a potential contributor.
  • Improved reporting systems as the pandemic progressed, likely a confounding factor for higher deaths in the 2nd wave.