Nipah virus: Targeted screening of travellers from high-risk countries

The Health Ministry is conducting targeted screening of travellers arriving in Malaysia from high-risk countries, particularly India and Bangladesh, as an initial measure to strengthen the country’s preparedness against the potential spread of the Nipah virus.

Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad said the measures are being implemented at all international entry points nationwide, with body temperature scanning systems continuously activated to detect early symptoms, such as fever, among travellers.

“We are focusing on...