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Nipah Virus In West Bengal: 5 Cases Reported, Prompting Quarantine And Precautionary Measures

Nipah virus (NiV) is a zoonotic illness that is transmitted to people from animals, and can also be transmitted through

NDTV 17 Jan 2026 9:21 pm

No Nipah virus case in Tripura: Official

Mission Director, National Health Mission (NHM), Saju Waheed A, said the government is serious about preventing the dise

The Hindu 16 Jan 2026 5:52 pm

West Bengal steps up Nipah preparedness with new treatment guidelines

West Bengal has issued guidelines for Nipah virus treatment. Two nurses have tested positive and are hospitalised. The s

The Economic Times 16 Jan 2026 5:16 pm

Jharkhand Health department issues Nipah advisory, directs districts to intensify surveillance

Nipah virus is a zoonotic disease primarily transmitted from bats to humans and animals. The infection can spread throug

The Economic Times 16 Jan 2026 11:41 am

2 More Healthcare Workers With Nipah Symptoms Admitted To Bengal Hospital

Two more nurses were on Wednesday admitted to the Beliaghata ID Hospital here after they showed symptoms of the Nipah vi

NDTV 14 Jan 2026 10:54 pm

Two more nurses with Nipah symptoms admitted to Kolkata hospital

Two more nurses have been admitted to Beliaghata ID Hospital showing symptoms of Nipah virus infection. They treated a h

The Economic Times 14 Jan 2026 9:33 pm

West Bengal: Two Nipah-infected nurses critical and in a coma

Two nurses from Barasat, North 24 Parganas, who tested positive for the Nipah virus are in a coma and in extremely criti

Mid Day 14 Jan 2026 1:29 pm

Nipah virus: Health condition of two patients suspected of infection in Bengal remains critical

Sources toldThe Hindu on Tuesday that one of the patients has tested positive for Nipah, and the report for the other pa

The Hindu 13 Jan 2026 8:58 pm

Jharkhand on health alert after suspected Nipah cases in West Bengal

Jharkhand has issued a health alert after two suspected Nipah virus cases were reported in neighbouring West Bengal. The

Mid Day 13 Jan 2026 2:37 pm

Alert sounded in Jharkhand after 2 suspected cases of Nipah virus detected in Bengal

Nipah virus is a notifiable disease, with high mortality and potential for rapid spread, requiring immediate reporting t

The Hindu 13 Jan 2026 2:33 pm

Alert sounded in Jharkhand after 2 suspected cases of Nipah virus detected in West Bengal

Jharkhand has issued an alert following two suspected Nipah virus cases in West Bengal. The state's health ministry is i

The Economic Times 13 Jan 2026 1:47 pm

Nipah virus detected in West Bengal: know about the virus and its symptoms

According to the WHO, the Nipah virus infection is a zoonosis, that is, a disease transmitted from animals to humans.

The Hindu 13 Jan 2026 12:24 pm

Centre Assures Full Support After Two Suspected Nipah Virus Cases In Bengal; Helpline Numbers Open

Union Health Minister JP Nadda spoke to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and underlined the importance of clos

News18 13 Jan 2026 11:20 am

West Bengal Nipah virus scare: Two nurses 'very critical', all you need to know about causes and symptoms

Two nurses from a private hospital in Barasat, West Bengal, are in critical condition with suspected Nipah virus infecti

DNA India 13 Jan 2026 11:16 am

Two Bengal nurses show Nipah virus symptoms, one is very critical

New Delhi: Two suspected cases of Nipah virus have been detected at the Virus Research and Diagnostic Laboratory at AIIM

The Siasat Daily 12 Jan 2026 10:19 pm

Health Ministry monitoring situation as two Nipah virus cases detected in West Bengal

Two suspected Nipah virus cases are being closely monitored in West Bengal. The Union health ministry has deployed an ex

The Economic Times 12 Jan 2026 10:14 pm

2 suspected cases of Nipah virus detected at AIIMS Kalyani; Centre mobilises response team

Two suspected Nipah virus cases have been detected in West Bengal. The Union government is providing full support to the

The Economic Times 12 Jan 2026 7:58 pm

Two Suspected Nipah Virus Cases Detected In West Bengals Barasat; Centre Sends Teams

Two Nipah virus cases detected in Barasat, West Bengal. Centre and state deploy expert teams, activate NCDC PHEOC, and b

News18 12 Jan 2026 7:41 pm

First human trial marks a strategic inflection point in Nipah vaccine readiness

A new experimental vaccine for nipah virus has successfully completed its first human trial. The vaccine was well-tolera

The Times of India 24 Dec 2025 7:29 am

ICMR invites EoI to develop monoclonal antibodies against Nipah virus in India

Move aims to strengthen indigenous preparedness against recurrent Nipah outbreaks with high fatality rates

The Hindu 2 Nov 2025 7:04 pm

ICMR seeks industry tie-ups to develop indigenous therapy against Nipah virus

NEW DELHI, Nov 1: The ICMR has sought collaboration with Indian industry partners for manufacturing indigenously develop

Daily Excelsior 1 Nov 2025 5:02 pm

K.C. Venugopal urges Centre to expedite certification of BSL-3 lab at NIV Alappuzha

Once funds are disbursed, laboratory will facilitate testing and confirmation of high-risk pathogens such as Nipah virus

The Hindu 18 Sep 2025 5:39 pm