Nipah Virus Awareness Campaign 2026
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Nipah Virus Awareness Campaign 2026
NIPAH Virus Awareness Campaign 2026
Dhaka University Research Society (DURS) is organizing the “NIPAH Virus Awareness Campaign 2026” to raise awareness about one of the most serious emerging infectious diseases in Bangladesh.
Nipah virus is a deadly disease that can spread from bats to humans and even from person to person. Through this campaign, we aim to promote awareness, prevention, and public health consciousness among students and the wider community.
We are honored to have:
Chief GuestA A M Kaoser Hassan
Professor, Department of Sculpture
University of Dhaka
SpeakersDr. Syed M Satter
Associate Scientist & Project Coordinator Unit Head,
Emerging and Re-emerging Infections Research Unit,
Programme for Emerging Infections, Infectious Diseases Division
Dr. Sharmin Sultana
Associate Professor of Virology
Institute of Epidemiology Disease Control and Research (IEDCR)
Date: Thursday, 14 May 2026
Time: 2:15 PM
Venue: Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Dhaka In Collaboration with:IEDCR, icddr,b, CEPI, CDC, and Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Dhaka.
Stay aware. Stay safe. Together, we can build a more informed and health-conscious community.
Event Speakers
Dr. Syed M Satter
Associate Scientist