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Hum News
Jul 22, 2024

Nipah virus: a recurring, deadly threat in India

Health authorities in India face outbreaks of the Nipah virus almost every other year. Transmitted by fruit bats, it’s often fatal among humans.

Pakistan

Web Desk
Oct 08, 2023

NIH rings alarm bells about spread of Nipah virus

The NIH has sent warning letters to both the federal and provincial health authorities regarding the possible spread of the Nipah virus.

Pakistan

Hum News
Oct 03, 2023

EXPLAINER: What is Nipah virus?

Nipah virus is a dangerous pathogen first identified in 1998 among pig farmers in Malaysia and Singapore

Pakistan

Web Desk
Oct 03, 2023

Sindh health dept issues high alert for Nipah virus

According to the health department’s advisory, Nipah is highly contagious, swiftly transferring from animals to humans and then from person to person.

World

Web Desk
Sep 13, 2023

Kerala shuts schools and offices to curb deadly Nipah virus

India’s southern state of Kerala shut some schools, offices and public transport on Wednesday in a race to stop the spread of the rare and deadly Nipah virus