Nipah Virus Tracker
Nipah Virus Tracker: Malaysia
Outbreak Locations in Malaysia
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Malaysia
First outbreak: 1998-09-29
Total Outbreaks
2
Active Cases
0
Total Cases
358
Total Deaths
143
Average Case Fatality Rate
39.9%
Timeline
Cases Timeline
Cases Over Time
Outbreak History
Jan 15, 1999 - Apr 30, 1999
Negeri Sembilan
Seremban
93
38
4086.0%
Source: Under investigation
Transmission: pig-to-human
ID: NIP-1999-MY-001
Part of the 1998-1999 outbreak spreading from Perak.
Sep 29, 1998 - May 31, 1999
Perak
Ipoh
265
105
3962.0%
Source: Under investigation
Transmission: pig-to-human
ID: NIP-1998-MY-001
First recognized Nipah outbreak. Led to culling of ~1 million pigs.
About Nipah Virus Tracking in Malaysia
Malaysia has recorded 2 Nipah virus outbreaks since 1998-09-29, with 0 active cases and 143 deaths. Our Nipah virus tracker monitors all documented outbreaks to provide comprehensive surveillance data for public health awareness.
The case fatality rate in Malaysia averages 39.9%, 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.