Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:41pm on 28 Jan 2026,Wednesday Health & Wellness
Indian officials announced they have contained a Nipah virus outbreak after confirming two cases in West Bengal state, saying enhanced surveillance, lab testing and tracing of 196 contacts — all testing negative — helped control spread. Nipah is a highly fatal virus with a 40–75% death rate and no vaccine, transmitted from animals like fruit bats and pigs to humans. The health ministry said the situation is under constant monitoring with measures in place. Several Asian countries have stepped up airport health screenings as a precaution. (PC: Reuters)
