The Ministry of Health has issued a public advisory following the confirmation of two cases of Nipah virus (NiV) in the West Bengal region of India. The government has assured Kenyans that there is no outbreak in the country and that the risk of importation remains low. “There is currently no Nipah Virus outbreak in Kenya; the risk to the general public remains low. The ministry said it has placed the National Public Health Emergency Operations Centre on watch mode, is conducting continuous risk assessments and strengthening response planning. Ministry of Health urged the public to rely on official government sources for updates and to avoid spreading rumours or unverified information.

Source: The Star February 03, 2026 21:18 UTC