Nipah surveillance stepped up in Tamil Nadu after cases reported in West Bengal
Tamil Nadu health authorities have intensified Nipah surveillance and preparedness, asking districts and hospitals to watch for patients with relevant travel links as part of precautionary measures after confirmed cases in West Bengal.
Tamil Nadu has increased Nipah surveillance and preparedness measures after confirmed cases were reported in West Bengal, according to a report on the state’s public health response.
Officials instructed district health teams to monitor public and private hospitals closely, with special attention to patients showing symptoms alongside travel history linked to West Bengal.
Health authorities also urged vigilance and basic hygiene measures, noting the need to monitor contacts for up to 21 days given the disease’s severity.