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NIPAH VIRUS NEWS
Viruses do not respect borders. An expert explains how the world should prepare for their outbreaks
July 16, 2026 3:36 pm
Outbreaks of viruses like ebola, hantavirus, and nipah are becoming part of a recurring pattern. A disease that begins in a forest village or ship can create cross-border concern within days. The response, therefore, must be built in advance.
Kerala reports suspected Nipah virus case — trader whose godown had fruit bats
June 11, 2026 12:18 pm
43-year-old admitted to govt hospital in Kozhikode tests positive in initial test. Govt declares containment zone, isolates contacts
Knowledge Nugget | From Hantavirus to COVID-19: Understanding viral diseases in news
May 10, 2026 1:12 pm
A Hantavirus outbreak aboard a cruise ship has once again pushed zoonotic diseases into the spotlight. From Hantavirus and Nipah to Mpox, Ebola, Zika and COVID-19 — why do these outbreaks matter? Here’s all you need to know. Also, go ‘Beyond the Nugget’ to understand the ‘One Health’ approach.
What makes bats important reservoirs of zoonotic viruses like Nipah
February 26, 2026 12:20 pm
Nipah virus was first identified in 1998 during an outbreak among pig farmers in Malaysia. Later, pteropus bat populations have been identified as its primary reservoir. How do factors like ecological disruption and wildlife–human interactions contribute to the rise of infectious diseases like Nipah virus outbreaks? See infographics for key insights.
Bengal nurse who ‘recovered’ from Nipah dies
February 12, 2026 10:22 pm
Govt says 25-year-old died of cardiac arrest, earlier tested negative for Nipah.
Keeping Tito going: A story of faith, help and a battle against Nipah virus
February 03, 2026 10:45 pm
How a hospital has rallied behind a 26-yr-old, their employee of 9 months, and his parents since the virus left him in a vegetative state in Dec 2023
WHO says Nipah virus spread risk from India is low, rules out travel curbs
January 30, 2026 1:28 pm
Nipah mainly affects animals such as bats, pigs, dogs and horses, but can infect humans who come into contact with infected animals or consume food contaminated by their bodily fluids.
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January 28, 2026 1:36 pm
Today News Headlines for School Assembly, January 28, 2026: Get important National, International, Sports, Business, and GK current affairs updates curated for students, teachers, and morning assemblies.
Why Asia is reintroducing Covid-style screening for travelers from this Indian state
January 27, 2026 8:02 pm
In Thailand, health authorities have stepped up screening at major airports, including Suvarnabhumi, Don Mueang and Phuket, for passengers arriving from West Bengal.
Nipah outbreak: Special team to conduct bat survey starting from Nadia district
January 16, 2026 7:43 pm
Around 100 people in West Bengal are in home quarantine after two nurses tested positive for Nipah virus earlier this week
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