Kozhikode (Kerala):Amid mounting concerns about the resurgence of the Nipah virus in Kerala, health authorities have confirmed an additional positive Nipah case from Kozikodedistrict on Friday, bringing the total number of active cases to four.
This latest case involves a 39-year-old man who had been under observation in a hospital and sought treatment at a private facility where previous Nipah cases were treated. He was later placed in isolation upon exhibiting symptoms. Fortunately, he currently does not have any serious health problems.
The state government, in response to the growing threat posed by the Nipah virus, has intensified efforts to contain the infection following the confirmation of two deaths attributed to the virus in Kozhikode district. The situation prompted a comprehensive evaluation by Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Dr. Bharati Pravin Pawar, at the Indian Council of Medical Research – National Institute of Virology (ICMR-NIV) in Pune. During the review, Dr. Pawar underscored the Indian government's commitment to closely monitor the situation and implement vital preventive measures, emphasizing the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Health Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya.
The recent outbreak of the Nipah virus in Keralaprompted a swift response from health authorities. The alarm was raised when the Kerala Health Department issued a health advisory for Kozhikode district in response to two suspicious deaths. The State Health Department expressed concerns, stating, "Two unnatural deaths were reported in Kozhikode, and it is suspected that these were due to Nipah virus infection."