Kerala health alert: Public urged to stay vigilant against amoebic brain infections during summer

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Health Minister advises people to avoid bathing or washing their faces with unclean water and stressed the need to maintain hygiene in water sources

Published - April 24, 2026 04:28 pm IST - Thiruvananthapuram

Wells and water tanks should be regularly cleaned and chlorinated, and swimming pools should be properly maintained, says the Kerala Health Minister in a statement (file image)

Wells and water tanks should be regularly cleaned and chlorinated, and swimming pools should be properly maintained, says the Kerala Health Minister in a statement (file image) | Photo Credit: K. Ragesh

Kerala Health Minister Veena George on Friday warned that cases of amoebic brain infection are likely to increase during the summer and urged the public to remain vigilant.

The disease, known as amoebic meningoencephalitis, is caused by microorganisms such as Naegleria fowleri and Acanthamoeba, which are found in contaminated water bodies.

Published - April 24, 2026 04:28 pm IST

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