Pakistan tightens Nipah screening as Asia boosts border checks
Pakistan ordered enhanced Nipah virus screening at all entry points after India confirmed two infections, joining a regional trend of tightened checks by Thailand, Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia and Vietnam. Nipah has a high mortality rate, no vaccine, and transmission between people is not easy; Pakistan's plan includes thermal screening, clinical assessments, and a 21-day transit-history requirement for travelers.