In the context of a confirmed case NIPAH  from Kerala few thoughts, Just some practical problems in screening and isolation of communicable diseases with human to human spread. Hope NIPAH won't lead to any secondary case this time. This small write up is not looking things lightly,but analyzing the situation comparing the previous years experience. This time with early diagnosis containment,and awareness creation within such a short period was wonderful.

Administration, media and people from all walks of life joined hands to achieve this comparatively relaxed state of affairs. This time no panic, awareness about the condition & need of precautions reaching even to the layman and preparedness to tackle even the worst situation. Isolation and management facilities are set up in most of the major institutions. Calicut having the best experience from the last year outbreak, taking the…