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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.

West Bengal has decided to conduct a bat survey in Nadia district to identify the possible source of the Nipah virus outbreak.

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

Nipah virus: Advanced 'mobile laboratory' from Pune NIV sent to West Bengal as virus hits health care workers

January 16, 2026 1:59 pm

The van is a BSL-3 facility that was used during the Covid-19 pandemic and is stationed at Beleghata ID Hospital in Kolkata.

West Bengal issues Nipah virus advisory after two nurses test positive, outlines precautions for patients, caregivers and health workers (Photo generated with Gemini for representation)

Nipah in Bengal: From 21-day quarantine to RT-PCR test, state issues guidelines to combat virus

January 16, 2026 2:15 pm

Anyone who has come into contact with a Nipah patient will be kept under 21‑day observation, as per the health department’s guidelines.

Nipah virus, West Bengal, AIIMS Kalyani,

Nipah alert in Bengal: 2 nurses critical, here’s how hospitals are gearing up to tackle cases

January 13, 2026 4:39 pm

The West Bengal government has sounded an alert across all state healthcare facilities, even as officials are tracing everyone the infected nurses came in contact with.