Profile of the 2016 dengue outbreak in Nepal.

Objective: The objective of this study was to obtain clinical, virological and demographic data detailing the 2016 dengue outbreak in Nepal.

Results: Dengue disease was first reported in Nepal in 2004 and several major outbreaks have occurred since then, with a significant impact on public health. An outbreak of dengue fever occurred in Nepal during June to November 2016, with a peak number of cases reported in September.