Tag: Nipah Virus

Nipah Virus Explained: India’s Recent Outbreaks and Regional Risk Assessment

Cielito WangLeave a Comment on Nipah Virus Explained: India’s Recent Outbreaks and Regional Risk Assessment

Recently, Nipah virus has emerged as a recurring public health concern in South Asia, particularly in India and Bangladesh. While the virus is rare and does not spread easily, its high fatality rate and lack of specific treatment make each outbreak a serious matter requiring swift response. What Is Nipah Virus? Nipah virus (NiV) is […]

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Explainer on Viral Claims of Two Children Being Treated for Nipah Virus at LRH!

Kalana KrishanthaLeave a Comment on Explainer on Viral Claims of Two Children Being Treated for Nipah Virus at LRH!

News of yet another Nipah virus outbreak in Kerala, India, has also created a spark about the topic in Sri Lanka. As a result, social media circles are flooded with advisory messages about this virus, yet some of these posts are not verified. Here we try to investigate a claim about two kids suspected of […]

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