We survived COVID-19—Are we ready for Nipah? | Science

The recent confirmation of human cases of Nipah virus (NiV) infection in India’s West Bengal has reignited debate surrounding the world’s readiness for the next high-impact infectious threat. Although only two laboratory-confirmed cases have been reported since December2025 and no onward transmission has yet been detected (1, 2), the event underscores an uncomfortable truth: Despite…

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