According to information provided by the Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic, there have been no reported cases of Nipah virus infection to date.
The epidemiological situation in the country is under careful monitoring by sanitary and epidemiological authorities.
To prevent the possible importation of the virus, sanitary control measures at the state border have been intensified.
Sanitary control services are monitoring the health status of incoming travelers, inspecting vehicles, and conducting preventive measures in accordance with current regulations.
Medical institutions in the country have received instructions for the early detection and isolation of potential patients, as well as for carrying out anti-epidemic measures.
The Ministry of Health is collaborating with the World Health Organization and international partners to exchange information on the epidemiological situation and coordinate preventive actions.
Note: On January 23, The Economic Times reported an outbreak of the Nipah virus in India, citing data from regional health authorities. Five cases of infection have been confirmed in the country.
The Nipah virus is a zoonotic infection transmitted from animals to humans, primarily from pigs and, like COVID-19, from bats.
Transmission can occur through contact with infected animals, consumption of contaminated products, or from person to person. The virus can cause severe complications, including fatal encephalitis, atypical pneumonia, and coma.
