Details the Nipah virus outbreak in West Bengal in January 2026, including suspected cases, quarantine measures, and bat surveys.
In January 2026, a Nipah virus outbreak was reported in West Bengal, specifically in the North 24 Parganas and Nadia districts. Initial reports indicated suspected cases with patients in critical condition, prompting immediate quarantine measures for over 100 individuals. Health officials initiated heightened surveillance and rapid response protocols to contain the spread. A special team was dispatched to conduct bat surveys in the affected areas to identify the source and transmission dynamics of the virus. The outbreak raised concerns due to the high mortality rate associated with Nipah virus infections. Samples were sent to NIV Pune for confirmation. The situation underscores the importance of proactive public health measures and zoonotic disease surveillance.
A special team initiated a bat survey in Nadia district to identify the source and potential spread of the Nipah virus.
Three additional Nipah virus cases reported, leading to the quarantine of over 100 individuals and heightened surveillance efforts.
Two suspected Nipah virus cases reported in North 24 Parganas, with patients in critical condition and samples sent to NIV Pune for confirmation.
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