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United News of India
5 days ago
- Health
- United News of India
Relief in Nipah virus; observation period of 166 contact people has ended: Kerala Health Minister
Malappuram, May 29 (UNI) Kerala Health Minister Veena George has said the quarantine and observation period of all the 166 people who came in contact with a woman who tested positive for Nipah Virus in the district ended on Thursday. An online review meeting was chaired by Health Minister Veena George regarding the Nipah outbreak. Out of the 166 people, 65 were in the high risk category and 101 were in the low-risk category. The results of 114 people who tested positive were negative. However, the tested positive 42- year-old woman is continuing her treatment in a hospital at Perinthalmanna. She said "As a precautionary measure, 28 people with symptoms were admitted to hospitals and health workers visited 4,749 houses as part of a fever survey and 10 people were provided with psychological support over the phone". It was on May 8, a 42-year old woman of Valanchery was admitted with suspected Nipah Virus, with high fever and breathing problems. The infection was confirmed after sample testing at Kozhikode microbiology Lab and National Institute of Virology (NIV), Pune. This is the third outbreak of Nipah Virus reported from Malappuram and seventh outbreak in Kerala. UNI AK RN
United News of India
16-05-2025
- Health
- United News of India
Kerala: No fresh cases, Nipah Virus under control in Malappuram
Malappuram, May 16 (UNI) No fresh case of Nipah Virus was reported in Kerala's Malappuram district on Friday, with officials saying the situation was under control. So far,166 people have been identified as contacts of Nipah Virus patients and are under observation. A Health Department press release said here that all 67 samples tested during the day have returned negative results. Meanwhile, the confirmed Nipah-infected woman patient remains in the ICU at the EMS Cooperative Hospital, Perinthalmanna. One patient each is undergoing treatment in isolation wards at the Government Medical College hospital, Manjeri and the Medical College hospital at Ernakulam. Among the identified contacts, 65 people have been classified as high risk and 101 as low risk. Prophylactic treatment is being administered to 11 people. Home visits as part of the Health Department fever survey have been completed. Of the 15 tele calls received by the Nipah call centre, psychological support was provided to seven people. UNI AK SSP
Free Malaysia Today
10-05-2025
- Health
- Free Malaysia Today
Museum memorialises Nipah virus epidemic of 27 years ago
The Sg Nipah Time Tunnel Museum, which opened seven years ago, sees about 400 visitors monthly. (Bernama pic) PORT DICKSON : The Nipah virus outbreak that claimed more than 100 lives in several villages around Bukit Pelanduk here about 27 years ago remains a memory difficult to erase in the minds of local residents. To commemorate the tragedy and to ensure the significance of the epidemic is not lost on future generations, the Sungai Nipah Time Tunnel Museum opened in Kampung Baru Sungai Nipah seven years ago. The museum, which displays key moments from the beginning of the outbreak to the recovery process, has received an encouraging response from visitors. 'The event is memorialised in the museum to educate the community about the history and resilience of the community when facing the crisis,' said Cheng Khai Lee, Kampung Baru Sungai Nipah village development and security committee chairman. 'It is interesting for the public to experience. In fact, the father of the museum's chairperson is said to be the first individual to have contracted the virus, which spread by bat-to-human transmission.' Cheng noted that on average, close to 400 people visit the museum every year, including those from outside Negeri Sembilan. 'The school holidays are the busiest,' he added, noting that, as the museum is not open every day, visitors have to make an appointment. The museum contains info on the outbreak and items from that time, including newspaper clippings, photos, and agricultural tools. (Bernama pic) The epidemic wiped out the swine-farming industry in Bukit Pelandok. Cheng, who had been 10 at the time, recalled his mother telling him to pack as they had to move because the village was closed and tightly guarded by police and the military. 'It is bittersweet to remember; many died because of the virus, in addition to the large herds of pigs being culled,' he said. Meanwhile, resident Winnie Lee Le Hoong, 50, said the establishment of the museum was important to raise awareness on the incident and educate the public to ensure it does not recur. Lee, whose uncles had to dispose of livestock, highlighted that the museum contains information on the outbreak and items from that time, including newspaper clippings, photos, and agricultural tools. Learn more about the Sg Nipah Time Tunnel Museum on Facebook. Sg Nipah Time Tunnel Museum Kampung Sungai Nipah, 71960 Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan Contact: 012-361 8728
Hindustan Times
29-04-2025
- Health
- Hindustan Times
ICMR invites firms to make Nipah detection units
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has developed technology for rapid detection of Nipah Virus and invited expression of interest for its commercial production. The letter of invitation, issued on WHEN, said, 'Indian Council of Medical Research ((ICMR), New Delhi invites Expression of Interest (EoI) from the eligible organizations, companies, manufacturers for undertaking 'Transfer of Technology' for commercialization of 'A colorimetric RT-LAMP assay (isothermal) for rapid detection of Nipah virus' useful in Detection of Nipah.' The Nipah virus infection is a zoonotic disease that spreads between animals and people. Fruit bats are the host for the virus. The virus can cause mild-to-severe disease, rapidly progressing from respiratory infection symptoms to encephalitis (brain swelling) that leads to coma or death. An estimated 40-75% of people infected with Nipah virus die. Although most cases are transmitted via animals, person-to-person transmission can also occur. The technology, A colorimetric RT-LAMP assay (isothermal), was developed at ICMR's National Institute of Virolgy in Pune. The EoI will help in the commercialization and marketing of the test kit. According to ICMR, it is willing to collaborate with eligible organizations, companies, and manufacturers for undertaking transfer of technology, or further joint development and commercialization. According to the ICMR invitation, the company will be given rights to undertake further development, manufacture, sale, and commercialization of the technology or product, or undertake further research and development and commercialize the end product. 'An Agreement (in case of joint development or licensing) following EoI is proposed to be executed on a 'Exclusive/Non-Exclusive' basis with single/multiple companies to enable wider outreach of the 'A colorimetric RT-LAMP assay (isothermal) for rapid detection of Nipah virus' (Technology/Product) for societal benefit and public health use. All the related issues shall be governed by ICMR IP Policy…,' the letter said. ICMR would provide technical support through its team of experienced scientists in study planning, product development, development of study protocol, results/data analysis, outcome assessment, safety and efficacy assessment, product improvement, etc, the letter said. The company, on the other hand, will be expected to provide necessary infrastructure, material, and manpower required for product development, validation, and scale-up. Also, it will undertake the scale-up as required, manufacturing, and commercialization of the product, the ICMR letter said. The manufacturer will also have to pay royalty on net sales to ICMR. 'Subsequent to the execution of the Agreement such companies/manufacturers shall be responsible to pay the Royalty at 2% on Net sales, as applicable, according to the ICMR Guidelines for Technology Development Collaboration,' the EoI said. India records occasional outbreaks of the viral infection in the southern state of Kerala. Last year, a 14-year-old boy from Malappuram district of the state died of Nipah Virus Disease after reportedly consuming wild hog plum from a tree in an area in Pandikkad panchayat. The area is known to host fruit-eating bats that are the primary carriers of the disease.
