ABVC Disease Alert Nipah Virus – 21 September 2023

As of July 14, 2023, the WHO reports a significant increase in mpox cases in the Nipah Virus (NiV) has recently been reported in the Kerala district, India. As of September 15, 2023, there were 6 cases confirmed positive after laboratory tests were carried out. Of the 6 cases, 2 of them died and 1080 contacts were identified, including 297 high- risk contacts [1]. Several disease reduction strategies have been attempted, but the main source of the disease is still under investigation. Previously, from January 4, 2023, to February 13, 2023, 11 cases (10 confirmed and oneprobable) including eight deaths (Case Fatality Rate (CFR) 73%) were reported in two divisions of Bangladesh [2].