Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:53am on 16 Sep 2025,Tuesday Health & Wellness
Kerala has confirmed 67 cases of brain-eating amoeba infections this year, with 18 deaths, according to updated health data. A 17-year-old boy in Thiruvananthapuram was the latest case after visiting a swimming pool at Akkulam Tourist Village, which has now been closed. The deadly infection, caused by Naegleria fowleri, spreads when contaminated water enters the nose. Health Minister Veena George urged people to avoid stagnant or polluted water and ensure wells and swimming pools are chlorinated. She stressed, “The amoeba enters your brain through your nose.” The health department has stepped up surveillance and water safety measures across the state. (PC: India Today)
