BADUNG, DEWATA.NEWS – Health authorities in Bali have increased monitoring of international travelers arriving from India through I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport as a precautionary measure following reports of Nipah virus cases in the country.
The Denpasar Center for Health Quarantine (BBKK) confirmed that enhanced surveillance is being applied to flights connected to India, while maintaining standard health screening for all international arrivals.
Head of the Denpasar Health Quarantine Center, Heri Saputra, said the focus is currently placed on flights originating from India due to the ongoing outbreak there.
“At the moment, cases are occurring in India, so our strictest focus is on flights from there, although all arrivals are still monitored under standard health protocols,” Heri said on Friday (30 January 2026).
He explained that there are five direct flight routes between India and Denpasar, with an average of 500 to 600 passengers arriving daily. In addition to direct arrivals, authorities are also monitoring travelers transiting through other Asian countries before entering Bali.
“Our vigilance applies to all international flights, especially within Asia. Passengers may travel from India to Singapore or Malaysia before arriving here, so those routes are also monitored,” he said.
To support early detection, BBKK has deployed two thermal scanners at the international arrivals terminal and one thermal scanner at the domestic arrivals area of Ngurah Rai Airport. Health officers are also conducting visual observation and screening of passengers.
BBKK has prepared a dedicated medical examination room for passengers detected with elevated body temperatures. Travelers showing symptoms such as fever will undergo further assessment, including interviews about travel history and the onset of symptoms.
“If a passenger is found to have a fever, they will be taken to the examination room. We conduct interviews about their travel background and symptoms. If they are considered a suspected case, samples will be collected and sent for testing,” Heri explained.
Passengers suspected of carrying the Nipah virus will be referred to Prof. dr. I.G.N.G. Ngoerah Central General Hospital in Denpasar for further medical evaluation.
Authorities emphasized that the measures are part of routine public health preparedness and urged travelers to remain calm while complying with health screening procedures to ensure safety for all.