Nipah Scare in Jalpaiguri: Health Department Launches Door-to-Door Awareness Campaign
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News18•15-01-2026, 14:19
Nipah Scare in Jalpaiguri: Health Department Launches Door-to-Door Awareness Campaign
- •Jalpaiguri district is on high alert due to the Nipah virus, with the health department initiating widespread awareness campaigns.
- •Health workers are conducting door-to-door visits in urban and rural areas, including Patkata Colony, to educate residents.
- •Residents are advised to seek immediate medical attention at the nearest health center if they experience symptoms like fever, shortness of breath, or headache.
- •The campaign emphasizes avoiding contact with bats, not consuming fruits bitten by bats, and maintaining strict hygiene.
- •Dr. Asim Halder, CMOH Jalpaiguri, confirms the district health department is fully prepared to manage Nipah and other viral diseases.
Why It Matters: Jalpaiguri health officials urge caution, not panic, as they conduct extensive Nipah awareness campaigns.
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