Southeast Asia Information Port (www.dnyxxg.com) – According to a report from the Vietnamese Ministry of Health, as of January 26, 2026, no cases of Nipah virus infection have been found in Vietnam. To prevent the importation and spread of the epidemic, the Ministry of Health has clearly instructed all localities to strengthen port quarantine, monitoring of medical institutions, and community prevention and control efforts, and to prepare for emergency response to ensure the timely activation of various epidemic prevention and control measures.
The Vietnamese Ministry of Health stated that it will continue to closely monitor the Nipah virus epidemic situation globally and in surrounding regions, strengthen cooperation with the World Health Organization and health departments of various countries, ensure timely deployment of prevention and control measures, and fully protect the health and safety of the public.
It is understood that Nipah virus was first discovered in Malaysia in 1999. In 2001, Bangladesh reported the first case of human infection with Nipah virus, and subsequently, India also reported related cases. The risk of transmission of this virus continues to receive global attention.
To proactively prevent the Nipah virus outbreak, the Vietnamese Ministry of Health has issued several prevention and control recommendations to the public: avoid unnecessary travel to Nipah virus epidemic areas; upon returning from epidemic areas, conduct 14 days of self-health monitoring and closely monitor your health; strictly adhere to food hygiene practices to prevent foodborne illness; avoid close contact with fruit bats and other animals that may carry the virus; thoroughly wash hands with soap or disinfectant after slaughtering or handling animals; and minimize direct contact with Nipah virus patients and their contaminated items to reduce the risk of infection. (End)
