What is the new Nipah virus vaccine candidate tested in Bangladesh?

The new vaccine candidate is called ChAdOxNipahB, developed by the University of Oxford and manufactured by the Serum Institute of India.

Where are the Nipah virus vaccine trials taking place?

The Phase II clinical trial for the Nipah virus vaccine is being conducted in Bangladesh.

How deadly is the Nipah virus?

The Nipah virus is a deadly zoonotic disease with a case fatality rate of up to 75%.

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Hope for Nipah Virus: Vaccine Trials Begin in Bangladesh

9 Dec, 2025

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Summary

Nipah virus vaccine candidate enters Phase II clinical trial in Bangladesh.
Serum Institute of India manufactured the vaccine for the trials.
The vaccine uses a platform similar to the Oxford/AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine.

Hope for Nipah Virus: Vaccine Trials Begin in Bangladesh

The University of Oxford has initiated the world's first Phase II clinical trial of a Nipah virus vaccine candidate in Bangladesh. Manufactured by the Pune-based Serum Institute of India, the vaccine aims to combat a disease with a potential fatality rate of up to 75%.

The ChAdOxNipahB vaccine utilizes the same viral-vector platform as the Oxford/AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine. This platform's heat stability and rapid scalability make it particularly suitable for low-resource and outbreak-affected regions, facilitating swift deployment.

This trial is significant as it assesses the vaccine's safety and immune response in an area experiencing recurrent Nipah outbreaks. The study involves 306 healthy participants and represents a critical step towards ensuring equitable access to protection against emerging infectious diseases.