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West Bengal Nipah Cluster Contained as Japan, Pakistan Rate Risk Low

Precautionary screening continues, highlighting diagnostic gaps that call for broader surveillance.

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West Bengal Nipah Cluster Remains Contained as One Patient Discharged, Countries Tighten Screening

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WHO Rates Nipah Risk Low After Two Cases Confirmed in West Bengal

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India Confirms Five Nipah Cases in West Bengal Cluster Centered on Hospital Staff

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U.S. Finalizes WHO Exit, Halts Funding and Declines to Pay Outstanding Dues

U.S. Finalizes Exit From the World Health Organization

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