| Nipah virus outbreaks in Kerala | |
|---|---|
 An electron micrograph of the Nipah virus | |
| Disease | Nipah virus |
| Date | 2018, 2021, 2023, 2024 |
| Fatality rate | 89.4% (2018) |
There have been several outbreaks of Nipah virus in Kerala, some of which have been traced to fruit bats. The NIV Pune confirmed the first case of Nipah virus in Kerala in May 2018. A total of 21 Nipah virus infected individuals died between 2018 and 2024.