SLAMABAD : Pakistan on Wednesday ordered “strict and enhanced health surveillance” at all points of entry to prevent the cross-border transmission of Nipah virus. “No individual shall be allowed entry into Pakistan without health clearance by BHS-P,” the advisory emphasised. Travellers are also required to undergo thermal screening and clinical assessment at entry points. Singapore, Hong Kong, Thailand, and Malaysia have implemented enhanced health screening and airport temperature checks to curb potential spread. Experts say although fruit bats and pigs carrying the virus are not present in Pakistan, travellers can act as carriers.

Source: The Patriot January 29, 2026 15:52 UTC