ISLAMABAD – Deadly Nipah virus resurfaced in India, prompting Pakistan to launch emergency screening of all incoming passengers at its borders. After confirmation of two Nipah cases in neighboring India, Pakistani authorities moved swiftly, tightening border surveillance amid fears of cross-border transmission of one of the world’s most lethal viruses. Health officials warn that Nipah virus infections can cause severe breathing problems, serious cough, sore throat, extreme fatigue, body pain, and deadly brain inflammation, with a shockingly high mortality rate. Pakistan’s Border Health Services Department said strict action was “no longer optional,” announcing mandatory thermal screening, medical checks, and detailed travel history reviews for all passengers. The global threat is already alarming as over 750 confirmed Nipah cases worldwide by December 2025, with 415 reported deaths.