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Nipah virus: information for travellers and health professionals
Information on risks and prevention for travellers and health professionals
Updated: 13 March 2024
Zoonoses (diseases from animals) in travellers
A zoonotic disease is one that spreads between animals and humans and has the potential to be an increasing problem for travellers
Updated: 11 May 2023
Take usual precautions
Outbreaks
22 July 2024
India +
Kerala
Nipah virus in India
As of 21 July 2024, a fatal case of Nipah virus infection has been confirmed in Kerala. Contact tracing and epidemiological surveillance is ongoing.
Be aware and watch
28 February 2024
Bangladesh +
Dhaka
Nipah virus in Bangladesh
Since 1 January 2024, and as of 9 February 2024, 2 laboratory-confirmed fatal cases of Nipah virus (NiV) have been reported from the Dhaka division of Bangladesh.
Be aware and watch
18 September 2023
India +
Kerala
Nipah virus in India
As of 17 September 2023, 6 confirmed cases of Nipah virus, including 2 deaths, have been reported. All of the cases have been reported from Kozhikode District in Northern Kerala.
Avoid non-essential travel to this destination
