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Nipah virus: information for travellers and health professionals
Information on risks and prevention for travellers and health professionals
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
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Nipah viral disease
Nipah virus disease is caused by the Nipah virus (NiV) carried by fruit bats, also known as flying foxes
Outbreaks
Rajshahi
Barisal
Nipah virus in Bangladesh
On 18 September 2025, the World Health Organization reported a total of four confirmed fatal Nipah virus cases in Bangladesh since January 2025. All cases were reported at different times in four separate districts across three different divisions: Barisal, Dhaka and Rajshahi. No epidemiological links have been identified between these cases. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on Nipah viral disease.
Nipah virus in India
Between 17 May and 12 July 2025, there have been four confirmed Nipah virus cases, including two deaths in Kerala. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on Nipah virus.
