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Kerala Issues Nipah Virus Alert From April To September 2026 Based On Previous Outbreak Patterns
Kerala has issued a Nipah virus alert from April to September based on past outbreak trends. Authorities warn of seasonal risks linked to fruit bats and urge heightened surveillance, early detection, and strict infection control measures.
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Beyond Nipah Virus: New Bat Virus Found In Bangladesh Patients, Warn Scientists
Scientists have uncovered a previously undetected bat-borne virus, Pteropine orthoreovirus (PRV), in Bangladeshi patients initially suspected of having Nipah virus. The finding raises concerns about hidden zoonotic threats in regions where Nipah is e
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How Kerala Learned To Contain Nipah Virus Outbreaks Without A Vaccine: Lessons In Public Health
Kerala's repeated success in containing Nipah virus outbreaks, without a vaccine or specific treatment, stems from rapid detection, robust contact tracing, strong surveillance and community engagement.
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Nipah Virus Outbreak Under Watch In Australia, Says Health Minister
Australia's health minister said on Friday that the government is closely monitoring the outbreak of the Nipah virus in Asia.
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No Vaccine, High Fatality: Doctor Explains Why Nipah Virus Demands Early Detection
Deadly and silent at first, the Nipah virus spreads rapidly with high mortality. Here's what experts want you to know.
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Odisha Minister Says No Nipah Virus Scare, Bengal Situation Being Monitored
Odisha Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling on Monday assured residents that no cases of the Nipah virus have been detected in the state and there is no need for panic.
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Two Suspected Nipah Virus Cases In West Bengal, Centre Deploys National Team
The suspected cases were detected on January 11, 2026, at the Virus Research and Diagnostic Laboratory (VRDL) of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) at AIIMS Kalyani.
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Kerala On Alert After Nipah Virus Cases: Know Causes, Symptoms And Treatment
Kerala Nipah Virus: The health department in Kerala has stepped up vigilance against an outbreak of the Nipah virus after two positive cases of the deadly zoonotic disease were detected in two districts.
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What Is Nipah Virus And Its Symptoms?
Nipah virus infections can lead to respiratory distress, encephalitis (brain inflammation), and even death. As there is currently no specific treatment or vaccine for this virus, early detection and preventive measures are crucial to controlling its spread.
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Pune Institute Sends Mobile Laboratory To Kerala For Early Nipah Detection
The ICMR's National Institute of Virology in Pune on Thursday sent its mobile BSL-3 laboratory to Kozhikode in Kerala to test samples for Nipah virus in the district itself after five cases, including two deaths, were reported there.
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Kerala Issues Nipah Virus Alert From April To September 2026 Based On Previous Outbreak Patterns
Kerala has issued a Nipah virus alert from April to September based on past outbreak trends. Authorities warn of seasonal risks linked to fruit bats and urge heightened surveillance, early detection, and strict infection control measures.
-
Beyond Nipah Virus: New Bat Virus Found In Bangladesh Patients, Warn Scientists
Scientists have uncovered a previously undetected bat-borne virus, Pteropine orthoreovirus (PRV), in Bangladeshi patients initially suspected of having Nipah virus. The finding raises concerns about hidden zoonotic threats in regions where Nipah is e
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How Kerala Learned To Contain Nipah Virus Outbreaks Without A Vaccine: Lessons In Public Health
Kerala's repeated success in containing Nipah virus outbreaks, without a vaccine or specific treatment, stems from rapid detection, robust contact tracing, strong surveillance and community engagement.
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Nipah Virus Outbreak Under Watch In Australia, Says Health Minister
Australia's health minister said on Friday that the government is closely monitoring the outbreak of the Nipah virus in Asia.
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No Vaccine, High Fatality: Doctor Explains Why Nipah Virus Demands Early Detection
Deadly and silent at first, the Nipah virus spreads rapidly with high mortality. Here's what experts want you to know.
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Odisha Minister Says No Nipah Virus Scare, Bengal Situation Being Monitored
Odisha Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling on Monday assured residents that no cases of the Nipah virus have been detected in the state and there is no need for panic.
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Two Suspected Nipah Virus Cases In West Bengal, Centre Deploys National Team
The suspected cases were detected on January 11, 2026, at the Virus Research and Diagnostic Laboratory (VRDL) of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) at AIIMS Kalyani.
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Kerala On Alert After Nipah Virus Cases: Know Causes, Symptoms And Treatment
Kerala Nipah Virus: The health department in Kerala has stepped up vigilance against an outbreak of the Nipah virus after two positive cases of the deadly zoonotic disease were detected in two districts.
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What Is Nipah Virus And Its Symptoms?
Nipah virus infections can lead to respiratory distress, encephalitis (brain inflammation), and even death. As there is currently no specific treatment or vaccine for this virus, early detection and preventive measures are crucial to controlling its spread.
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Pune Institute Sends Mobile Laboratory To Kerala For Early Nipah Detection
The ICMR's National Institute of Virology in Pune on Thursday sent its mobile BSL-3 laboratory to Kozhikode in Kerala to test samples for Nipah virus in the district itself after five cases, including two deaths, were reported there.
