DOH: ‘Proactive’ screening in place for Nipah virus

2026-01-28 - 21:51

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) assured the public on Wednesday that it is prepared for the Nipah virus (NiV), with the Bureau of Quarantine (BOQ) conducting continuous monitoring of the country’s airports and ports to guard against the possible entry of the disease. In a statement, the DOH said that seasonal outbreaks