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Nipah Virus Outbreak India

Experts warn but calm fears over India’s Nipah outbreak

India’s current Nipah virus outbreak, while “concerning and serious,” is neither unprecedented nor unexpected and does not constitute a global emergency, according to experts from the Global Virus Network (GVN).

03 Feb 2026-12:17
Sri Lanka on alert after Nipah virus cases in India

Sri Lanka has intensified monitoring and preparedness measures following reports of a cluster of Nipah virus infections in India’s eastern state of West Bengal, as health authorities across parts of Asia increase vigilance over the developing situation.

27 Jan 2026-13:35
India rushes to contain Nipah outbreak after new cases

Indian authorities have launched emergency containment measures in West Bengal after five Nipah virus infections were confirmed, prompting nearly 100 people to quarantine at home.

23 Jan 2026-14:18