South Africa: No Need to Panic Over Nipah Virus Outbreak in India
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News18•31-01-2026, 15:45
South Africa: No Need to Panic Over Nipah Virus Outbreak in India
- •South Africa's Department of Health urges public not to panic regarding Nipah virus cases in India, stating no immediate risk.
- •The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) is closely monitoring the situation as the outbreak evolves.
- •India's Union Health Ministry confirmed only two Nipah virus cases in West Bengal since December.
- •Health condition of two infected nurses in West Bengal has improved, testing negative for the virus.
- •Nipah virus is zoonotic, transmitted from animals (bats) to humans, or through contaminated food/direct contact; no current treatment or vaccine.
Why It Matters: South Africa assures its citizens there is no immediate Nipah virus risk despite cases in India.
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