Odisha Boosts Surveillance Amid Nipah Virus Cases in Bengal
Published on: Jan. 16, 2026, 7:11 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
The Odisha government is enhancing health surveillance following Nipah virus cases in West Bengal. With two nurses in Barasat testing positive, Odisha's Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling emphasizes vigilance in bordering districts. Hospitals are advised to stock medicines and PPE kits, ready to address any suspected cases.
