Bats that spread Nipah virus are found in abundance in Nepal

KATHMANDU, Sept 14: Experts have warned that Nepal is also at a high risk of the Nipah virus infection. According to Dr Sher Bahadur Pun, coordinator of Shukraraj Tropical and Infectious Diseases Hospital’s Research Branch, a species of the bat that spreads the Nipah virus is found in Nepal.

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How can Nepal prepare to tackle the poorly-understood Nipah virus?

The twenty-first century has borne witness to highly pathogenic and easily transmissible zoonotic virus outbreaks, including the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV), Ebola virus, Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV), and Nipah virus (NiV).

How can Nepal prepare to tackle the poorly-understood Nipah virus?

The twenty-first century has borne witness to highly pathogenic and easily transmissible zoonotic virus outbreaks, including the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV), Ebola virus, Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV), and Nipah virus (NiV).

Tackling The Nipah Virus

The news that the Nipah virus has emerged in India has startled the health authorities in Nepal. In Kerala, one of the states of India, a boy succumbed to the infection caused by the Nipah virus the other day. The concern is valid as Nepal and India share a long, porous border. So if precautionary measures are not taken in time, the Nipah virus may spread to our country. That is why, the Ministry of Health and Population has urged the people to stay alert. The Nipah virus is a zoonotic disease;

The Threat Of Nipah Virus

Recent news about Nipah virus outbreaks in neighbouring India has caused concern over its spread in Nepal. The Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) accordingly has urged the public to remain alert for possible spread of infection.

Health Ministry urges all to be vigilant against Nipah virus

KATHMANDU, Sept 13: The Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) has urged people across the country to remain vigilant against Nipah virus infection. The ministry has urged people to be vigilant as this type of virus can be spread in Nepal as well.

Health Ministry urges all to be vigilant against Nipah virus

KATHMANDU, Sept 13: The Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) has urged people across the country to remain vigilant against Nipah virus infection. The ministry has urged people to be vigilant as this type of virus can be spread in Nepal as well.