Nipah Virus Disease: Recent Perspective and One Health Approach

Authors: Monil Singhai, Manju Bala, Ruchi Jain, Sujeet Singh, Sarika Jain, Rajeev Goyal

Year: 2021

Journal: Annals of Global Health

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5334/aogh.3431

Summary

The paper presents a summary of the re-emergence and response to Nipah virus outbreaks in Kerala, India in 2018 and 2019. It highlights the involvement of various stakeholders in managing the outbreak and advocates for the 'One Health approach' in public health.

Key Findings

• Lab-confirmed NiV samples were collected from outbreak sites
• A multidisciplinary response mechanism helped understand the importance of One Health approach
• Existing surveillance systems were utilized for streamlined response

Methodology

• Study Type: Review
• Geographic Focus: Kerala, India
• Time Period: 2018 and 2019

Topics

Epidemiology, Public Health, Virology, Policy

Relevance

The paper emphasizes the importance of a coordinated approach involving multiple sectors to effectively respond to and manage Nipah virus outbreaks.

Source

View the entire paper: File:Agh-87-1-3431.pdf