Kerala monsoon brings Nipah Shigella and malaria, Kozhikode under watch
Kerala's monsoon season has brought a wave of health challenges, with Nipah virus, Shigella, and malaria all surfacing at once.
Kozhikode is under tight watch after a 43-year-old man was hospitalized with Nipah; 77 people who had contact with him are being monitored closely.
Wayanad reports over 500 Shigella cases
Shigella cases have spiked this year (71 reported just in June), and over 500 people in Wayanad (mostly children) have been affected.
Health teams are chlorinating wells and handing out oral rehydration solutions to help keep things under control.
Meanwhile, a malaria case involving an interstate migrant worker has raised concerns, but is believed to be from outside the state.
Kerala environment raises Nipah malaria risk
Kerala's dense forests, fruit bats, wetlands, and heavy rains make it easy for diseases like Nipah and malaria to spread.
Officials are urging everyone to stay hygienic, stop mosquito breeding around homes, and get checked early if symptoms show up.