West Bengal Reports Two Suspected Nipah Virus Cases; Centre Deploys Response Team
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West Bengal Reports Two Suspected Nipah Virus Cases; Centre Deploys Response Team

Two suspected cases of Nipah virus have been detected at AIIMS Kalyani in West Bengal, prompting a swift response from the central government. A multi-disciplinary National Joint Outbreak Response Team has been deployed to support state containment efforts. Union Health Minister JP Nadda has assured West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of full central support, including technical and logistical assistance. Guidelines have been shared, and emergency operations centers activated to manage the high-mortality zoonotic disease.

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