Nipah, Zika, Chandipura: Why deadly viruses are becoming a worry for India

In recent weeks, three deadly viruses – Nipah, Zika, and Chandipura – have grabbed headlines in India. With as many as 50 cases and 16 fatalities, Gujarat is witnessing a rise in Chandipura virus cases. Its neighbour, Maharashtra, meanwhile is battling the highest number of Zika virus cases since 2021. Kerala, on the other hand, is stepping up preventive measures after a 14-year-old boy died of Nipah virus in the state


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