Kerala Nipah

Kozhikode: Doctors and patients wear safety masks as a precautionary measure after the 'Nipah' virus outbreak, at a Medical college, in Kozhikode, on Wednesday. Credit: PTI

Scientists Claim Drug Designed to Beat Ebola Also Fights Off Nipah

The Wire Staff 02/06/2019

Remdesivir, which is also being tested against the Ebola...

Family members of the patients admitted at the Kozhikode Medical College wear safety masks as a precautionary measure after the Nipah virus outbreak, in Kozhikode, on Monday. Credit: PTI

Kerala’s View of Health Insurance after 2018’s Nipah Outbreak and Floods

Jisha Jayashree 11/03/2019

Concerted efforts are being made to increase health spending...

A total of 244 samples have been tested in Kerala for the Nipah virus so far, of which 18 were positive and 226 negative, the government said.Credit: Reuters

Kerala Govt Declares Kozhikode and Malappuram Districts Nipah Virus Free

The state health minister K.K. Shylaja said, "A decision...

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Rather Than Blaming Bats for Nipah Infection, We Should Improve Public Health

Haritha John and S. Gopikrishna Warrier 01/06/2018

As the southwest monsoon crosses the Kerala coast and...

Family members of the patients admitted at the Kozhikode Medical College wear safety masks as a precautionary measure after the Nipah virus outbreak, in Kozhikode, on Monday. Credit: PTI

Nipah Virus: Health Ministry Issues Advisory; MoS Calls It ‘Localised’ Issue

Ashwini Kumar Choubey asked people not to panic, asserting...

Hospital staff wears safety masks as a precautionary measure at the Kozhikode Medical College after the 'Nipah' virus outbreak, in Kozhikode, on Tuesday. Credit: PTI

One More Dead Due to Nipah Virus in Kerala. Should We Be Worried?

The Wire Staff 24/05/2018

About 160 samples have been sent for testing at...