Nipah Virus
India Confirms Nipah Outbreak in West Bengal, Healthcare Workers Infected
As of January 2026, health authorities in West Bengal, India, have confirmed five cases of Nipah virus infection, including healthcare workers. The outbreak has prompted heightened vigilance and screenings across Asia, underscoring the severe public health threat posed by this…
India Rushes to Contain Deadly Nipah Outbreak as Healthcare Workers Infected
Indian authorities are working to contain a Nipah virus outbreak in West Bengal, with five confirmed cases including medical professionals and nearly 100 quarantined. The deadly virus has no vaccine or cure, raising urgent public health concerns.