Authors: Jasmine Dhillona, Arinjay Banerjee
Year: 2015
Journal: Journal of Public Health Policy
DOI: 10.1057/jphp.2015.13
Summary#
This paper discusses policy options for controlling Nipah virus encephalitis in Bangladesh due to consumption of bat-contaminated date palm sap.
Key Findings#
- Yearly seasonal outbreaks of NiV have occurred in Bangladesh since 2003 with high case fatality rates.
- Primary transmission is believed to be from consumption of bat-contaminated date palm sap (DPS).
- Investigations and preventive strategies face social and cultural challenges.
- The paper presents community approaches to control Nipah encephalitis, along with advantages and disadvantages of each.
- This information may be useful for health workers and policymakers in Southeast Asia.
Methodology#
- Study Type: Case Study
- Geographic Focus: Bangladesh
- Time Period: 2001-2005
Topics#
Nipah virus, Epidemiology, Policy
Relevance#
The paper provides policy options for controlling Nipah encephalitis, a significant public health issue in Bangladesh.