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Four things to know about Nipah virus in 2026. Nipah Virus is a deadly zoonotic threat that has resurfaced in some parts of the globe, further raising global health concerns among health experts. Currently, an outbreak has occurred in India’s West Bengal state, infecting 5 health workers one of which is in critical condition according to BBC reports.
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This has sparked concerns in parts of Asia, as about 110 persons who came in contact with these infected persons have been quarantined, while some states are tightening screening measures at airports, BBC reports stated. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the virus has a high fatality rate of about 75 percent. The resurgence is quietly raising concerns among health experts globally, particularly due to the fact that the world is still recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic and seems not to be fully prepared to handle another. Here are 4 important things to know about the virus. Origin. Nipah virus was first discovered in 1999 during an outbreak among pig farmers in Malaysia according to WHO reports. Fruit bats of the Pteropodidae family, particularly Pteropus species, are the natural hosts of Nipah virus and show no signs of illness. While Malaysia has not recorded further outbreaks since then, the virus has become endemic in Bangladesh, with outbreaks reported almost annually since 2001. India has also recorded periodic outbreaks, including notable hospital-based transmission events. Evidence of the virus in fruit bats across parts of Asia and Africa suggests that the geographic risk is broader than where outbreaks have so far been confirmed according to WHO. Symptoms. NLNG wears new logos for the Nigeria Prizes Political ideologies and the strengthening of democracies in the digital age Federal University Lokoja makes lecture attendance mandatory for students. Nipah virus is a zoonotic(animal origin) disease and has the potential to pose a serious health threat due to its high mortality rate, lack of treatment, and capacity for human to human transmission according to WHO reports. Some infected individuals show no symptoms, while others develop acute respiratory illness or fatal encephalitis. The case fatality rate ranges between 40 and 75 percent, depending on surveillance systems and the quality of clinical care. Survivors are often faced with some long term effects such as persistent neurological complications such as seizures, personality changes, or delayed encephalitis. Transmission. The virus can be transmitted to humans through direct contact with infected persons or animals and consumption of contaminated foods by bat saliva or urine, particularly in unwashed fruits like dates. Human to human transmission has been well documented, especially among caregivers and health workers, underscoring the risk of healthcare-associated outbreaks. Early symptoms are non-specific as diagnosis is quite challenging at the moment, experts say. These diagnostic constraints complicate outbreak control, particularly in resource limited countries in Africa or parts of Asia according to WHO reports. There is currently no approved treatment or vaccine for Nipah virus in humans or animals. Clinical care is limited to intensive supportive management of respiratory and neurological complications. Prevention. Prevention, for now, rests on risk reduction, which includes limiting human exposure to bats and infected animals, improving food safety practices, strengthening infection control in healthcare settings, and adopting a One Health approach that integrates human, animal, and environmental surveillance. Until medical countermeasures are developed, WHO noted. As a result of low preparedness and other challenges, WHO has classified Nipah virus as a priority disease under its Research and Development Blueprint, citing the urgent need for accelerated research. Dr. Faith Donatus is a climate change expert, a seasoned researcher with over 15 years of experience and a two-time award winner for contributing to research by the International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation. With a PhD in Environmental Pollution and Control, Faith is passionate about transforming Nigeria's food and public health systems through deep research, data-driven analysis, deducing solution-based insights to challenges impacting Nigeria's food and health systems. At Businessday, she is a real sector correspondent, covering health and agricultural beats. Join BusinessDay whatsapp Channel, to stay up to date.
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Article about uses of dates fruit:
Four things to know about Nipah virus in 2026. Nipah Virus is a deadly zoonotic threat that has resurfaced in some parts of the globe, further raising global health concerns among health experts. Currently, an outbreak has occurred in India’s West Bengal state, infecting 5 health workers one of which is in critical condition according to BBC reports.
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This has sparked concerns in parts of Asia, as about 110 persons who came in contact with these infected persons have been quarantined, while some states are tightening screening measures at airports, BBC reports stated. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the virus has a high fatality rate of about 75 percent. The resurgence is quietly raising concerns among health experts globally, particularly due to the fact that the world is still recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic and seems not to be fully prepared to handle another. Here are 4 important things to know about the virus. Origin. Nipah virus was first discovered in 1999 during an outbreak among pig farmers in Malaysia according to WHO reports. Fruit bats of the Pteropodidae family, particularly Pteropus species, are the natural hosts of Nipah virus and show no signs of illness. While Malaysia has not recorded further outbreaks since then, the virus has become endemic in Bangladesh, with outbreaks reported almost annually since 2001. India has also recorded periodic outbreaks, including notable hospital-based transmission events. Evidence of the virus in fruit bats across parts of Asia and Africa suggests that the geographic risk is broader than where outbreaks have so far been confirmed according to WHO. Symptoms. NLNG wears new logos for the Nigeria Prizes Political ideologies and the strengthening of democracies in the digital age Federal University Lokoja makes lecture attendance mandatory for students. Nipah virus is a zoonotic(animal origin) disease and has the potential to pose a serious health threat due to its high mortality rate, lack of treatment, and capacity for human to human transmission according to WHO reports. Some infected individuals show no symptoms, while others develop acute respiratory illness or fatal encephalitis. The case fatality rate ranges between 40 and 75 percent, depending on surveillance systems and the quality of clinical care. Survivors are often faced with some long term effects such as persistent neurological complications such as seizures, personality changes, or delayed encephalitis. Transmission. The virus can be transmitted to humans through direct contact with infected persons or animals and consumption of contaminated foods by bat saliva or urine, particularly in unwashed fruits like dates. Human to human transmission has been well documented, especially among caregivers and health workers, underscoring the risk of healthcare-associated outbreaks. Early symptoms are non-specific as diagnosis is quite challenging at the moment, experts say. These diagnostic constraints complicate outbreak control, particularly in resource limited countries in Africa or parts of Asia according to WHO reports. There is currently no approved treatment or vaccine for Nipah virus in humans or animals. Clinical care is limited to intensive supportive management of respiratory and neurological complications. Prevention. Prevention, for now, rests on risk reduction, which includes limiting human exposure to bats and infected animals, improving food safety practices, strengthening infection control in healthcare settings, and adopting a One Health approach that integrates human, animal, and environmental surveillance. Until medical countermeasures are developed, WHO noted. As a result of low preparedness and other challenges, WHO has classified Nipah virus as a priority disease under its Research and Development Blueprint, citing the urgent need for accelerated research. Dr. Faith Donatus is a climate change expert, a seasoned researcher with over 15 years of experience and a two-time award winner for contributing to research by the International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation. With a PhD in Environmental Pollution and Control, Faith is passionate about transforming Nigeria's food and public health systems through deep research, data-driven analysis, deducing solution-based insights to challenges impacting Nigeria's food and health systems. At Businessday, she is a real sector correspondent, covering health and agricultural beats. Join BusinessDay whatsapp Channel, to stay up to date.
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