Prevent Nipah virus by avoiding raw date palm sap and bat-contaminated fruits. This seasonal threat in Bangladesh causes severe encephalitis and high fatality rates. Practice vigilant hygiene and early screening to ensure community health safety.

Each winter, Bangladesh grapples with the spread of Nipah virus owing to consumption of raw date juice. This year, five people out of eight infected with the virus have died so far. The government has also stepped up awareness campaign in this regard.