Vietnam’s Khanh Hoa tightens border controls to prevent Nipah virus entry
Vietnam News 12:24 27/02/2026Authorities in Khanh Hoa Province, home to the famed beach destination of Nha Trang in south-central Vietnam, have stepped up health screening at airports and seaports to guard against the possible entry of the Nipah virus, a rare but highly lethal pathogen.
Nipah virus unlikely to spread in Japan: JIHS
World 17:03 06/02/2026TOKYO -- The Nipah virus is unlikely to spread in Japan, the Japan Institute for Health Security said, following the confirmation of recent cases in India.
Vietnam reports no Nipah cases, tightens border controls
Vietnam News 13:02 30/01/2026Vietnam has not recorded any Nipah virus infections, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed on Thursday, while stressing that authorities are strengthening surveillance at border checkpoints and coordinating closely with the World Health Organization (WHO).
Pakistan becomes latest Asian country to introduce checks for deadly Nipah virus
World 15:23 29/01/2026LAHORE/HANOI -- Authorities in Pakistan have ordered enhanced screening of people entering the country for signs of infections of the deadly Nipah virus after India confirmed two cases, adding to the number of Asian countries stepping up controls.
Ho Chi Minh City tightens airport screening over Nipah virus risk
Ho Chi Minh City 10:05 28/01/2026Health authorities in Ho Chi Minh City have stepped up screening and surveillance at Tan Son Nhat International Airport for passengers arriving from or transiting through areas affected by the Nipah virus after India reported new confirmed cases, the city’s health department said on Wednesday.
Vietnam reports no Nipah virus cases, heightens surveillance after India outbreak
Vietnam News 16:43 27/01/2026Vietnam has not recorded any cases of Nipah virus infection as of Monday, the Ministry of Health said, as authorities step up monitoring and preparedness measures following a recent outbreak in India that has raised regional health concerns.
