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Why Aren't We Talking About A Virus With Up To 90% Fatality Rate? Inside The Nipah Outbreak Asia Missed

Taiwan officially classifies Nipah virus—which kills 80–91% of infected people—as a Category 5 notifiable disease following India's outbreak, raising critical questions about media silence surrounding a pathogen deadlier than COVID-19.

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Nipah Virus Alert: Is the UAE at risk following recent cases in India?

India has intensified Nipah virus surveillance following two confirmed cases in West Bengal, with authorities assuring the situation is contained and under control. While no wider transmission is evident, health checks have been strengthened, and the public is advised to remain vigilant and report any symptoms.

The Times of India

Indian state on alert after 14-year-old boy dies from deadly Nipah infection

Seven people are in isolation wards in two Kerala hospitals awaiting test results

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Oxford scientists launch first human vaccine trials for deadly Nipah virus

Nipah virus is a devastating disease that can be fatal in around 75% of cases, the researchers said. Outbreaks have occurred in countries in Asia, including Singapore, Malaysia, Bangladesh and India, with a recent one in Kerala in September last year, they said.

The Hindu

Nipah centre will take up pioneering research work, says Veena George

The centre would focus on unearthing how the virus transmitted from fruit-eating bats, its natural reservoirs, to human beings. It would be able to take up community surveillance steps in Kozhikode and Wayanad districts, where the presence of antibodies against the virus had been detected.

The Hindu

Nipah research centre to be opened in Kozhikode on Nov. 8

Health Minister Veena George will formally declare Kozhikode free from Nipah infection, and open the Kerala One Health Centre for Nipah Research, on Wednesday.

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Nipah surveillance activities to be intensified in Wayanad

Mapping to identify areas with highest presence of bats and sensitisation programmes to be taken up.

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Nipah research centre to function from Kozhikode medical college in first phase

Kozhikode's Kerala One Health Centre for Nipah Research is envisioned to prevent future outbreaks of the zoonotic disease. It will be attached to the Microbiology dept. of Govt. Medical College initially, then move to its own building. Involved in its operations are the Directorate of Medical Education, Directorate of Health…

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Nipah virus antibodies detected in bats in Wayanad

Kerala will intensify the disease surveillance activities and maintain vigil against Nipah across the State as Nipah virus antibodies have been detected in bats in Wayanad as well in Indian Council of Medical Research’s bat surveillance studies, Health Minister Veena George said here on Wednesday.

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Nipah infection possible in more places in Southeast Asia, says Nature article

Nipah virus reservoirs in SE Asia, India may cause cross-species transmission to humans. Early detection systems needed. Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, China, Bhutan, Nepal, Sri Lanka have bat populations exposed to Nipah. Lack of treatment options, need for antivirals, monoclonal antibodies, vaccines in clinical trials. Virological, immunological factors to…

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NCDC hails Kerala for its success in checking Nipah spread

NCDC appreciates Kerala's Health Dept. for successful containment of Nipah virus. 19 core committees, control room & call centre formed to chart out outbreak management & response plan. Alert health system sounded alarm when unusual fever death reported.

The Hindu

Isolation period of those on Nipah contact list over: Health Minister Veena George

Kozhikode Health Minister Veena George confirms isolation period of all contacts of Nipah-infected persons is over. 1,288 people on contact list, 1,180 samples tested. Mortality rate brought down to 33%. Team work of Health dept. praised. Nipah control room activities to continue till Oct. 26.

The Hindu

Nipah research centre under One Health in Kozhikode

Kozhikode to set up Nipah research centre under One Health programme. Preliminary discussions underway. Centre to study source of infection, spillover mechanism from fruit-eating bats. Recurring Nipah episodes in 2018, 2021, 2023.

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Nipah virus: Four infected patients in Kozhikode district of Kerala have recovered, says Health Minister

Kerala Health Minister Veena George announced that four people, including a 9-year-old, who were under treatment for Nipah in Kozhikode, have recovered after testing "double negative". Of the six infected, two died, incl. the index case. Kerala government withdrew containment and restrictions in Kozhikode district, urging people to remain vigilant.

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216 people removed from contact list of Nipah-infected persons

As many as 216 people have been removed from the contact list of Nipah-infected persons in Kozhikode.

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Team of women triumphs over Nipah outbreak in Kozhikode

Kozhikode team, led by Health Minister Veena George, largely triumphed over 3rd Nipah outbreak. District expected to return to normalcy soon.

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Nipah infection: restrictions on public events to continue in Kozhikode till October 1

Kozhikode district to maintain restrictions on public events till Oct 1; educational institutions, except those in containment zones, resume offline classes; 42 animal body fluid samples test negative for Nipah virus; Health Minister Veena George to review situation on Sept 26; those in medical isolation must complete 21-day period.

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Life returning to normalcy in Kozhikode

Kozhikode is slowly returning to normal after restrictions due to Nipah outbreak. People are back in commercial hotspots, beach, and other areas. Face masks and hand sanitisers are being used as precautionary steps. Educational institutions outside containment zones will resume offline classes from Sept 25.

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Community surveillance will continue in Kozhikode, says Health Minister

Health Minister Veena George reviews preventive measures against Nipah virus, announces One Health project to be implemented in district. No positive cases reported in last 8 days; 372 samples sent for tests; 915 persons in contact list. Special lab set up at Medical College Hospital to monitor situation.

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Regular classes outside containment zones to resume on Monday

Offline classes to resume from Monday at areas outside containment zones after Nipah scare. Online classes to continue in containment zones.

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Seven more samples test negative for Nipah virus

Kozhikode: 7 samples test negative for Nipah; 66 removed from contact list. 915 persons under observation, 127 from Cheruvannur. 1,200 calls to special call centre, 20 attended on Fri. 69 of 75 rooms at GMCH vacant; 3 ICUs, 4 ventilators ready. All patients improving, 9-yr-old on ventilator recovering. Containment zone…

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The louse and the mosquito

S. Rajani, a homemaker, visits a tribal settlement to provide meals to less privileged children. Her daughter's death anniversary marks the day, reminding her of the painful end caused by rabies, a zoonotic disease. Kerala is increasingly susceptible to such diseases, with leptospirosis, scrub typhus, and Nipah claiming lives. Climate…

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Call to identify bat roost hotspots to tackle Nipah spread

Kerala's Nipah outbreaks have baffled scientists, prompting calls for a systematic approach to trace the cause. Veterinary epidemiologists suggest identifying hotspots of bat roosts to limit human activity and caution when consuming fruits from such areas. Officials also call for data sharing and the One Health concept to find collaborative…

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ICMR nod to conduct Truenat test to detect Nipah

ICMR has sanctioned use of Truenat test to diagnose Nipah in Kerala. Hospitals with BSL 2 labs can perform the test. No new cases reported; 4 under treatment, incl. 9-yr-old index case. 980 on contact list; 81 samples tested this year. State to focus on long-term surveillance, strengthen One Health…

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Motor vehicle workers in crisis with Nipah outbreak

Motor vehicle workers in Kozhikode seek tax waivers, financial aid from State govt. due to Nipah outbreak. Unions appeal for more time to pay taxes, exemption from Welfare Fund Board Fund. Worst-hit are rural taxi operators; many suspend services, quit public transport sector due to financial crisis.

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