Nipah Virus Tracker
Nipah Virus Tracker: India
Outbreak Locations in India
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India
First outbreak: 2001-01-31
Total Outbreaks
9
Active Cases
2
Total Cases
105
Total Deaths
73
Average Case Fatality Rate
69.5%
Timeline
Cases Timeline
Cases Over Time
Outbreak History
Jan 13, 2026 - Present
West Bengal State
2
0
0.0%
Source: Under investigation
Transmission: Unknown
ID: NIP-2026-IN-001
Two healthcare workers at a private hospital in Barasat, West Bengal tested positive for Nipah virus. One patient remains on mechanical ventilation while the other has shown improvement after severe neurological illness.
May 17, 2025 - Jun 16, 2025
Kerala
4
2
5000.0%
Source: Under investigation
Transmission: bat-borne, animal-to-human
ID: NIP-2025-IN-001
Four confirmed cases including two deaths reported across two districts of Kerala State. Transmission identified as bat-borne with potential animal intermediates.
Jul 14, 2024 - Jul 21, 2024
Kerala
Malappuram
1
1
10000.0%
Source: Under investigation
Transmission: bat-to-human
ID: NIP-2024-IN-001
Single confirmed case in 14-year-old boy. Rapid containment prevented further spread.
Sep 12, 2023 - Oct 15, 2023
Kerala
Kozhikode
6
2
3333.0%
Source: Under investigation
Transmission: bat-to-human, human-to-human
ID: NIP-2023-IN-001
Most recent Kerala outbreak. Enhanced surveillance prevented spread. Lower CFR due to early detection.
Sep 5, 2021 - Sep 15, 2021
Kerala
Kozhikode
1
1
10000.0%
Source: Under investigation
Transmission: bat-to-human
ID: NIP-2021-IN-001
Single case, rapidly contained.
Jun 1, 2019 - Jun 30, 2019
Kerala
Ernakulam
1
0
0.0%
Source: Under investigation
Transmission: bat-to-human
ID: NIP-2019-IN-001
Single confirmed case, patient recovered. Rapid containment.
May 19, 2018 - Jun 10, 2018
Kerala
Kozhikode
19
17
8947.0%
Source: Under investigation
Transmission: bat-to-human, human-to-human (nosocomial)
ID: NIP-2018-IN-001
Major outbreak in Kerala with significant nosocomial transmission. First Nipah in South India.
Apr 1, 2007 - Apr 30, 2007
West Bengal
Nadia
5
5
10000.0%
Source: Under investigation
Transmission: bat-to-human, human-to-human
ID: NIP-2007-IN-001
100% case fatality rate in this cluster.
Jan 31, 2001 - Feb 23, 2001
West Bengal
Siliguri
66
45
6818.0%
Source: Under investigation
Transmission: human-to-human (nosocomial)
ID: NIP-2001-IN-001
Significant nosocomial transmission in hospital setting.
About Nipah Virus Tracking in India
India has recorded 9 Nipah virus outbreaks since 2001-01-31, with 2 active cases and 73 deaths. Our Nipah virus tracker monitors all documented outbreaks to provide comprehensive surveillance data for public health awareness.
The case fatality rate in India averages 69.5%, highlighting the severity of Nipah virus infections in this region. Tracking these outbreaks helps researchers and public health officials understand transmission patterns and improve outbreak response.