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Nipah virus

The Nilgiris administration has intensified border surveillance and health screening measures following a suspected Nipah virus case in Kerala's Kozhikode district.

Health authorities launched containment measures after a suspected Nipah virus case was detected in Kozhikode.

West Bengal has reported its first Nipah virus fatality. Health officials say containment is in place, but vigilance remains critical.

The World Health Organisation says it does not recommend travel or trade restrictions following two Nipah virus infections in India, adding that the risk of further spread remains low and investigations are ongoing.

WHO says Nipah transmission risk in India remains low, with no need for travel curbs, as two cases in West Bengal stay contained.

Asia has tightened health surveillance after new Nipah cases in West Bengal raised concerns over hospital transmission and cross-border spread.

The Union health ministry has instructed the Kerala government to take immediate public health actions, including conducting active searches to find any additional cases within the family, neighborhood, and similar areas.

In severe situations, Nipah virus infection can lead to a coma and be lethal within 24-48 hours. Pay attention to these 3 danger factors

According to ICMR DG Rajeev Bahl on Friday, India has contacted Australia to purchase 20 more doses of monoclonal antibodies for the treatment of Nipah virus patients.

On Monday, a district-wide health alert was issued when it was thought that two deaths may have been caused by the Nipah virus....