There are burning news that Nipah virus outbreak in Pakistan. But still there is not evidence of any single affected individuals in Pakistan. Therefore, due to rising number of affectees of Nipah Virus in the neighbouring states of Pakistan, the government in Pakistan has taken the safety measures to stop the prevalence of Nipah Virus in Pakistan.
Strict Surveillence at Entry Points – Nipah
By keeping in view the outbreak of Nipah in the neighbouring states, such as India, Bangladesh, Indonesia; Government of Pakistan has issued directions. These instructions are for the entry points administrations to check the individuals at the time of entry into Pakistan. Especially, screening is strict for the citizens of China, India, Bangladesh etc. Other related diseases are Human Metapneumovirus HMPV Virus
Causes of Nipah Virus:
What is the reason of Nipah Virus and how it is spreading all over the Asian States. This virus is carried by the fruit bats. Moreover, there are some other animals that are containg this virus, for instance, pigs.
Moreover, this Nipah virus like the Coronavirus (Covid-19) is very dangerous. Nipah spreads from person to person through personal contact. So, when a person get affected from this Nipah virus, the brain swelling fever resulted in death of an individual.
Fatality rate of Nipah
The death or fatality rate of Nipah is high as compared to the Covid-19. There is death rate of 40% to 75% which is very alarming for the health department and health experts in the world.
Countries Affected by Nipah Virus
The Nipah Virus is current endangered the citizens of Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, Hong Kong and India. These states are on high alert due to the Nipah Virus
The name of the virus is after the place in Malaysia. In addition, the virus spreads with dropping of fruit bats and bigs.
Current Status of Nipah Virus
Currently, Nipah virus is active at minimal level in India. There are 2 cases of Nipah reported in Indian state Bengal. The cases are very dangerous for the populated state India.
The Nipah virus can spread through respiratory system or droplets as well as saliva and blood.
Inception of Nipah
Nipah virus was first identified in the year 1998. It was initially reported in South and Southeast Asia. Moreover, it was first reported in Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Bangladesh as well as India.
Queries Regarding Nipah Virus
1- Is there any case of Nipah virus in Pakistan?
No, currently there is no case of Nipah virus reported in Pakistan.
2- What countries is the Nipah virus in?
Nipah virus is reported in India, Bangladesh, Hong Kong and Malaysia etc
3- Is the Nipah virus serious?
Yes, Nipah is deadly virus and ratio of death of affected individuals is 40 to 75%.
4- What is the biggest disease in Pakistan?
Biggest diseases in Pakistan are Cancer, HIV, Hepatitus, Breast cancer. But number one disease which is killing more people is heart failure. Secondly, diabetes is killing more people.
