The creator of the HIV test is likely to work with Kerala after the government wins world praise for containing the Nipah virus

Thiruvananthapuram: The government effort to contain the Nipah virus has attracted international attention with the co-discoverer of the HIV virus Robert Gallo Seeking prospects for collaboration with Kerala in the field of research.

Gallo, who co-discovered HIV as a cause of AIDS and creator of the HIV blood test, congratulated the Chief Minister of Kerala, Pinarayi Vijayan, and Health Minister KKS hylaja on Saturday for successfully stemming the virus

The scientist honored the leaders on behalf of the Instit U of Baltimore Human Virology in the United States. He is the co-founder of the institute.
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The Nipah virus hit the northern districts of Kozhikode and Malappuram, killing 17 people. Both districts were declared free of Nipah virus on June 30th.
Vijayan and Gallo discussed prospects for working with Kerala in the field of research. The state is already setting up an advanced virology institute in Thiruvananthapuram.

"It is an honor for the Kerala public health system.The state attaches great importance to the public health system.We are confident that a healthy population is the basis of growth, "said the Chief Minister.

Speaking of the government's efforts to control the virus, the CM said: "It's a matter of pride that Kerala can confirm the virus – the second patient itself.We could identify all the people who came into close contact with the first person and put them under surveillance, those who had symptoms were transferred to isolation rooms. "

Vijayan added that even before confirming the virus, the Health was vigilant and once confirmed, all government machinery moved together.

efforts helped prevent the virus from spreading to a larger area.

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| Published by: Sumedha Kirti