Nepal, Jan. 25 -- Health experts have urged heightened caution, stating that Nepal faces a high risk due to the spread of the Nipah virus in India's West Bengal. Citing the elevated risk to Nepal, the Health Emergency and Disaster Management Center under the Ministry of Health and Population has placed border points, health institutions, and hospitals on high alert.

According to ministry spokesperson Dr Prakash Budhathoki, instructions have already been issued to set up health desks at border crossings, closely monitor patients, and ensure hospitals follow proper treatment, testing, and reporting mechanisms if patients with suspected symptoms are identified. "All hospitals have been instructed to collect samples and send them to the Nati...