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Nipah Virus Strikes Again: Kerala Woman Fights for Life

5/9/2025

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A 42-year-old woman from Valanchery, Kerala, is battling for her life after testing positive for the Nipah virus, marking the third case in Malappuram district. Health officials are urgently tracing contacts and monitoring two family members exhibiting similar symptoms. The recurring Nipah outbreaks since 2018 have intensified public health fears in the region.

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A 42-year-old woman from Valanchery, Kerala, is battling for her life after testing positive for the Nipah virus, marking the third case in Malappuram district. Health officials are urgently tracing contacts and monitoring two family members exhibiting similar symptoms. The recurring Nipah outbreaks since 2018 have intensified public health fears in the region.