Medical researchers have issued a warning about the persistent threat of Nipah virus in south and southeast Asia, describing it as a regional danger that continues to be underestimated. The virus has repeatedly emerged across the region since its first identification in Malaysia in 1999, according to correspondence published in The Lancet.
The virus exploits ecological and social vulnerabilities in affected areas, making it a recurring concern for public health officials. Nipah virus is known for causing severe respiratory illness and encephalitis, with high mortality rates when outbreaks occur.