Nipah Virus Cases

1 day agotwo nipah virus cases were reported in india, prompting swift public health action, travel precautions, and close international monitoring. 6 days agocases of nipah virus infection were first reported in 1998 and since then have been reported in bangladesh, india, malaysia, philippines and singapore. The case fatality rate is.

4 days agonipah virus update: 3 days agotwo nipah virus cases in india have prompted heightened surveillance across asia and monitoring by us health officials, though both patients are improving health authorities. 2 days agohealth officials warn of renewed nipah virus risk as outbreaks emerge in india, while australian scientists reveal how the virus hijacks human cells.

Despite initial reports of five cases, according to the world health organization there have been only two confirmed cases of nipah virus infection in the present outbreak in west bengal, india. 6 days agoseveral countries, including thailand and nepal, have increased their surveillance after cases of the deadly nipah virus were detected in india. So far, just two cases have been.

Jan 27, 2026an outbreak of the deadly nipah virus in india's west bengal state has sparked concern in parts of asia, with some tightening screening measures at airports. 6 days agonipah outbreaks happen nearly every year in parts of asia, often in bangladesh, india, malaysia, the philippines and singapore, with bangladesh recording the highest number. Jan 28, 2026india’s health ministry said tuesday that two nipah cases had been detected since december and that all identified contacts had been quarantined and tested.