Malappuram bat samples

The Quad nations have called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages amid rising tensions in the region, while also emphasizing the need for peace in Ukraine. In Ludhiana, Deputy Commissioner Sakshi Sawhney has initiated measures to ensure clean drinking water in schools and combat waterborne diseases. In Spain, a 74-year-old man has died from Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever, marking the first such death since 2020. Meanwhile, in Kerala's Malappuram district, Health Minister Veena George reported that antibodies of the Nipah virus were found in six out of 27 bat samples collected near the site of a recent human infection. All individuals on the contact list of the deceased boy have tested negative for the virus, with 261 out of 472 contacts having completed their isolation period. This situation emphasizes the ongoing public health challenges posed by viral infections.