Several public health measures have been implemented by local authorities, including:
The Government of India, in close coordination with the Government of West Bengal, initiated prompt and comprehensive public health measures in accordance with established protocols.
Investigations were conducted in collaboration with other sectors through a One Health coordinated approach.
Contact tracing has been carried out around the identified cases, with continuous follow-up.
Surveillance efforts have been strengthened and enhanced to ensure early case detection.
Health education and awareness campaigns, including community engagement and advocacy, are ongoing.
Clinicians have been sensitized and alerted to NiV. Infection prevention and control has been strengthened at health-care settings.
Prompt sample collection, transportation, and testing were conducted at the reference laboratory teams.
The support provided by WHO includes:
Providing event communication support at national and international levels, including the submission of an official IHR notification.
Monitoring of the evolving outbreak situation, especially during the ongoing Nipah season, including support for assessment of epidemiological patterns, risk factors, and geographic spread.
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