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Kerala reports 15 new Shigella cases; June tally rises to 165

Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram district reported 15 new Shigella cases on Tuesday, with Kozhikode leading the infections. The state has seen 165 Shigella cases and six deaths this June, totaling 241 infections this year. Outbreaks are active in Kozhikode, Wayanad, Thrissur, and Alappuzha. Meanwhile, 11 low-risk Nipah contacts have been cleared from…

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Kerala reports 10 new Shigella cases; Nipah contained, Ebola vigil intensified

Kerala is grappling with a surge in Shigella infections, reporting 10 new cases and a yearly total of 226. While Nipah virus spread has been contained, authorities remain vigilant. Outbreaks are noted in several districts, with Kozhikode heavily impacted. Meanwhile, stringent Ebola surveillance is in place at entry points, with…

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Kerala: One more Shigella death, seven fresh cases reported

According to a statement issued by the office of Health Minister K Muraleedharan, health authorities confirmed that a 54-year-old woman from Mavoor in Kozhikode district, who died on June 20, had been infected with Shigella.

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Kerala reports 10 more Shigella cases, tally rises to 120 thus far

According to a statement issued by Health Minister K Muraleedharan, three of the new Shigella cases were reported from Kozhikode, two each from Thiruvananthapuram, Thrissur and Malappuram, and one from Palakkad.

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Kerala remains India’s ground zero for the Nipah virus, but why?

A new Nipah virus case in Kozhikode, Kerala, highlights the state's recurring outbreaks. Experts link these to fruit bats and human activity. Kerala's strong surveillance system detects cases effectively. The World Health Organisation considers Nipah a priority pathogen. Investigations are underway to understand the current infection's source and potential spread.

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ICMR team reaches Kozhikode after Nipah outbreak; relatives of patient test negative

A Nipah virus case has been confirmed in Kozhikode. An ICMR team has arrived to assess the situation. Close relatives of the patient have tested negative. Health officials are implementing strict preventive measures. Surveillance is underway for those who came into contact with the patient. The district administration is ensuring…

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Kerala: Nipah patient's route map released; animal husbandry dept sets up control room

Kozhikode district administration has released the route map of a 43-year-old man infected with the Nipah virus. He is currently on ventilator support. Preventive measures are in place, including quarantining individuals who came into contact with him. Authorities have intensified surveillance and set up a control room to prevent animal-to-human…

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Nipah virus infection reported in Kerala's Kozhikode, 77 contacts identified

A Nipah virus infection case is confirmed in Kozhikode, Kerala. Authorities have initiated preventive measures and are tracing contacts. The infected individual is stable and receiving treatment. Health officials are ensuring medicine availability and public awareness. Vigilance is advised, especially between May and September, due to fruit bat activity. Further…

The Economic Times

Kerala reports fresh Nipah Virus case: Check symptoms, ways to prevent and other key details

Kerala is on high alert after a man in Kozhikode district tested positive for Nipah virus. Health officials are tracing contacts and implementing quarantine measures. The patient is on ventilator support. Samples are sent for confirmation. Authorities are investigating the source of infection. Nipah virus is a zoonotic disease spread…

The Economic Times

Shigella scare in Kerala: Check symptoms, treatment and causes of the infection that killed 4-year-old in Kozhikode

Shigella Spreading in Kerala? Kerala has intensified surveillance and testing following its first reported Shigella-related death of a four-year-old girl. Health authorities are strengthening school monitoring and sanitation measures as more infections, particularly among children, are being reported across several districts.

The Economic Times

Kerala rain alert: Flash flood risk as IMD issues orange, yellow alert in multiple districts; helplines activated

Kerala braces for intensified southwest monsoon with widespread heavy to very heavy rainfall expected. Orange and yellow alerts are active across several districts, warning of landslides, flash floods, and strong winds. Authorities urge caution in vulnerable areas and advise fishermen to avoid the sea. Tourist spots are temporarily closed as…

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Rs 34 crore Blood Money, 20 years in jail: Kerala man finally returns on Eid, mother says "today Allah reunited my son with me"

Kozhikode, a district in Kerala, rejoiced as Abdul Rahim returned home after 20 years in a Saudi jail, a journey marked by a death sentence, a massive crowdfunding campaign, and a 'blood money' settlement. His family's Eid prayers were answered, culminating in an emotional reunion after a prolonged legal battle…

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Woman confronts a motorist riding through the pedestrian footpath; gains appreciation from the transport minister

The talk of the town is the elderly lady from Kerala, who raised her voice against an unsafe act on the road. In a viral video, the 73-year-old Prabhavathy is seen confronting a motorist who has been seen riding the bike through the pedestrian footpath. The video, shared by vlogger…

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Kerala advance to Santosh Trophy main round in style

KOZHIKODE: Kerala secured their spot in the Santosh Trophy main round by thrashing Pondicherry 7-0 in their final Group H match at EMS Corporation Stadium, Kozhikode, on Sunday.

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Kerala sink Lakshadweep in goal deluge; win 10-0

Substitute Sajeesh E starred with a hat-trick in Kerala's 10-0 humbling of Lakshadweep in the 78th Santosh Trophy National Football Championship at EMS Corporation Stadium, Kozhikode, on Friday. Sajeesh, who entered the field in the 32nd minute, scored in the 37th, 78th, and 89th minutes.

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In Kerala, medical negligence victims face a broken system of delays and bias

It took five years for doctors to diagnose the reason for Harshina's abdomen pain: a pair of forceps left inside during her third caesarean surgery in 2017. It had punctured her bladder causing infections so severe that she couldn’t even walk properly. The egregious act of criminal negligence happened while…

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Landslide also occured in Kozhikode district's Vilangad area

One person has been reported missing in a landslide that hit Vilangad area of the Kozhikode district in Kerala on Tuesday morning. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Kerala: 14-year-old who tested positive for Nipah virus succumbs to disease

The 14-year-old boy who was tested positive for Nipah virus at the Kozhikode Medical College Hospital succumbed to the disease on Sunday afternoon. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Gillan to coach Calicut FC in Super League Kerala

KOCHI: Ian Andrew Gillan, the 58-year-old Scottish-born Australian, has been named the head coach of Calicut FC, the Kozhikode-based franchise in the newly established Super League Kerala.

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Kozhikode MCH denies allegation of wrong implant on fractured arm

Government Medical College Hospital denies allegations of wrong iron rod implant in patient's arm, urging public to understand facts.

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Botched surgery on child: police to question accused surgeon

Bejohn Johnson, Associate Professor at Government Medical College Hospital, Kozhikode, faces suspension and police questioning over botched surgery.

The Hindu

3,500 students from Kozhikode to be part of Kudumbashree’s Mind Blowers programme

Unlock hidden talents in 3,500 Kozhikode students through Mind Blowers program by Kudumbashree Mission and Udyam Learning Foundation.

The Hindu

Surgery on child at Kozhikode MCH was not wrong, claims KGMCTA

KGMCTA refutes wrong surgery claims on child, emphasizes importance of addressing tongue tie over extra finger removal.

The Hindu

Doctor at Kozhikode MCH suspended after botched surgery on four-year-old

Medical negligence at Kozhikode hospital leads to surgery on wrong body part, sparking protests and political backlash.

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Amoebic infection detected in five-year-old from Malappuram

Rare case of amoebic meningoencephalitis in a 5-year-old girl from Malappuram; undergoing treatment at Kozhikode hospital.

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