Zoonotic Disease
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Global Wildlife Trade Linked to Rising Pandemic Risks
A new study reveals that prolonged involvement in the wildlife trade significantly increases the number of human-infecting pathogens carried by mammal species, heightening pandemic threats.
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Nipah Virus: WHO Assessment Follows New Asia-Wide Travel Protocols
A Nipah virus outbreak in West Bengal, India, prompted several Asian nations to tighten travel screenings, even as the World Health Organization (WHO) offered a reassuring assessment of containment capacity.
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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…