Nipah virus vaccine from University of Tokyo set for April clinical trial

ScienceAs new cases emerge in India, highly fatal virus has no effective treatmentThe Nipah virus, shown in red, can be transmitted from animals to humans. (U.S. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)HIROKO FUJIIFebruary 1, 2026 06:10 JSTTOKYO -- A Nipah virus vaccine candidate developed at the University of Tokyo is set to start clinical trials in Belgium in April.

Nipah virus vaccine from University of Tokyo set for April clinical trial

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