Health
Nepal placed on high public health alert amid Nipah virus concerns in neighbouring India
Nepal has not recorded any Nipah virus case yet, but the Ministry of Health and Population has raised the alert level due to confirmed cases in neighbouring India and intensified regional surveillance
The Ministry of Health and Population of Nepal has placed the country on high public health alert for Nipah virus infection despite no confirmed cases within Nepal so far. The decision follows confirmed Nipah virus cases in neighbouring India and increased regional surveillance. Authorities have heightened monitoring and preparedness measures to prevent potential cross‑border transmission and ensure rapid detection and response if any suspected cases arise.
- Status
- active
- Location
- Nepal
- Date added
- 2026-04-01 08:19 UTC
- Added by
- dinaasiaapdrmis
- Last updated
- 2026-04-01 08:19 UTC
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