Kerala reports a continuing Shigella outbreak alongside ongoing monitoring for other infectious diseases. Multiple outlets state that the state adds 10 new Shigella cases, bringing the year’s total to 226. The cases are reported to be concentrated in districts including Kozhikode, Malappuram, and Wayanad, with Kozhikode described as the most affected. Reporting also indicates fatalities have increased: one account says Kerala records one additional death, raising the Shigella death toll to six for the month and noting 140 infections for that month. Health officials describe Shigella as highly contagious and spreading through contaminated sources and poor hygiene, with infection primarily affecting the intestines.
In parallel, Kerala’s Nipah situation remains contained. Sources say there are no new suspected Nipah cases and that symptomatic contacts have tested negative, with the state continuing to monitor beyond the confirmed case in Kozhikode. One outlet also reports enhanced surveillance for Ebola at entry points, including advice for travellers from affected regions to quarantine.
