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An outbreak of the highly fatal Nipah virus in India’s eastern state of West Bengal sparked public concern in China ahead of the 2026 Lunar New Year holiday, when millions will travel.
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Nipah and mpox expose Asia’s urgent need for stronger disease surveillance
Many Asian countries face barriers in building effective disease surveillance networks, including relying on shrinking external funding.
3 Mar 2026 - 5:30AM
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Chinese drug could help battle deadly Nipah virus
30 Jan 2026 - 5:24PM
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Hong Kong right to remain vigilant against Nipah virus spread
30 Jan 2026 - 6:45AM
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Nipah cases in India raise regional anxiety but experts say escalation unlikely
The virus’s high fatality rate has prompted precautionary measures across Asia, even as analysts say the outbreak remains limited.
28 Jan 2026 - 8:08PM
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Chinese drug could help India’s Nipah virus surge: Wuhan Institute of Virology
Researchers from Wuhan Institute of Virology say Covid-19 treatment could be a ‘readily available’ option for dealing with outbreaks.
30 Jan 2026 - 5:31PM
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Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals
Hongkongers urged to avoid West Bengal in India amid Nipah virus outbreak
Bengali community members expected to delay planned trips to India until situation improves, local leader says.
29 Jan 2026 - 9:23AM
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Nipah virus outbreak in India sparks worry in China before Lunar New Year
Virus whose fatality rate can reach up to 75 per cent is said to be manageable and less likely to cause an outbreak in China.
29 Jan 2026 - 8:23AM
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