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Malaysia Steps Up Health Surveillance At Entry Points Amid Nipah Virus Outbreak In India

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The Ministry of Health (MOH) is enhancing health surveillance at all entry points to the country, including international airports, seaports, and land border entry points, amid the potentially fatal outbreak of the Nipah virus in West Bengal, India.

While Malaysia has not reported any cases of Nipah disease since 1999, MOH said it’ll consistently monitor the situation according to existing protocols and collaborating with the World Health Organisation (WHO) as well as maintaining communication with relevant authorities.

So far, the virus has not been detected in domestic and wild animals here.

READ MORE: Malaysia’s Covid-19 Success Story Comes From Our History Of Eradicating The Nipah Virus

Continuous monitoring of the Nipah disease has been strengthened through collaboration with the Department of Veterinary Services and the Department of Wildlife and National Parks under the One Health approach.

Some of the measures being implemented are:

  • Health monitoring and screening of tourists based on risk assessment
  • Providing clear referral routes for tourists who are symptomatic or suspected of having infectious diseases
  • Operational readiness of the Emergency Medical Team (EMT)

The Nipah virus has no cure for either people or animals, which is why countries like Thailand, Nepal, and Taiwan are also tightening their precautionary measures.

Nipah is a zoonotic disease that mainly spreads to humans from infected pigs and bats. Fruit bats are the natural host of Nipah virus. The disease can also be transmitted through close person-to-person contact.

Some initial symptoms include fever, headaches, muscle pain, vomitting, and sore throat. Serious symptoms include dizziness or drowsiness, altered consciousness, severe atypical pneumonia, and respiratory issues.

Nipah can lead to fatal encephalitis (inflammation of the brain) and respiratory problems in severe cases, with a mortality rate estimated at 40% to 75%.

That said, some who are infected may not show any symptoms at all.

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Malaysia Steps Up Health Surveillance At Entry Points Amid Nipah Virus Outbreak In India
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