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CDA closely monitoring Nipah virus infection reported in Bangladesh

7 February 2026

  1. The Communicable Diseases Agency (CDA) is aware of a case of Nipah virus infection (NiV) reported in Naogaon District, Rajshahi Division in northwest Bangladesh, and is closely monitoring the situation.

  2. NiV is endemic in Bangladesh, with recurring seasonal outbreaks linked to the consumption of raw date palm sap contaminated by fruit bats. According to the World Health Organization, the case in Bangladesh involved an adult who had a history of drinking raw date palm sap, a known risk factor for NiV infection.

  3. There is currently no evidence that the case in Bangladesh is related to the cases in West Bengal, India, or of any human to human transmission in Bangladesh. Neither is there any active community spread in Bangladesh and West Bengal, India.

  4. To date, no cases of NiV associated with the cases in West Bengal and Bangladesh have been reported in Singapore. Ongoing bio-surveillance programmes to monitor Singapore's bat populations since 2011 have also not detected NiV.

  5. Since 28 January 2026, we have progressively implemented public health measures to prevent NiV infection in Singapore. These include:

    1. Medical practitioners and laboratories are required to notify CDA immediately of all confirmed and suspect cases of NiV.

    2. CDA has alerted doctors to be vigilant for NiV infections in patients with compatible symptoms and recent travel history to the affected areas.

    3. Health advisories are disseminated to travellers at points of entry to Singapore, with instructions to seek medical attention if unwell after travel for inbound travellers, and health precautions for outbound travellers.

    4. Temperature screening has been implemented at the airport and seaports, for flights and ships arriving from affected areas in India.

    5. SG Arrival health declarations have been adjusted to cover NiV.

    6. The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) is stepping up surveillance of newly arrived migrant workers from South Asia, and engaging MOM primary care providers to increase vigilance.

  6. CDA will continue to closely monitor the global NiV situation closely, and will adjust the current health measures when necessary.

Public Health Advisory

  1. To reduce the risk of exposure to NiV, CDA advises individuals travelling to affected areas to maintain vigilance and adopt the following health precautions when overseas:

    1. Avoid food and drinks potentially contaminated by bats, such as raw date palm sap, and fruit found on the ground;

    2. Avoid direct contact with unwell persons;

    3. Avoid direct contact with animals (especially bats and pigs) and bat roosting areas;

    4. Consume fully cooked food and fruits that can be washed and peeled; and

    5. Maintain good personal hygiene.

  2. Travellers who develop symptoms during or after travel should wear a mask, seek prompt medical attention and inform their doctors of their recent travel and any potential exposure to raw date palm sap, bats or unwell persons.

COMMUNICABLE DISEASES AGENCY

7 FEBRUARY 2026

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