THE NIPAH VIRUS: AN EMERGING DANGER TO GLOBAL WELLNESS

The Nipah virus is a highly contagious zoonotic pathogen that poses a significant threat to public health. First recognized in Malaysia in 1998, the virus has since caused outbreaks in several areas of Southeast Asia and the Pacific. Nipah virus infection can range from unnoticeable to deadly. Symptoms include fever, headache, muscle aches, vomitin