Updated On: 13 January, 2026 02:37 PM IST | Ranchi | PTI
Jharkhand has issued a health alert after two suspected Nipah virus cases were reported in neighbouring West Bengal. The state health department has led surveillance, rapid reporting and public awareness measures across all districts to prevent a possible outbreak. The Centre has assured full support to West Bengal
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An alert has been issued in Jharkhand after two suspected cases of Nipah virus were detected in neighbouring West Bengal, an official said.
The state`s health ministry has issued a set of guidelines over surveillance and public awareness, he said.