Kerala battling a surge in infectious diseases — 159 dengue cases confirmed in just one day, Tuesday, June 23,2026. Another 295 probable cases, stirring fears of bigger outbreak soon . Health Department pushing hard on vector control as monsoon rains and warm spells make perfect mosquito breeding grounds.
Palakkad hit hardest with 47 cases; Kozhikode sees 31, Ernakulam 24. Two dengue-linked deaths reported that day: one confirmed in Malappuram, another probable in Palakkad. Leptospirosis cases also rising, 22 new ones and three deaths,one likely linked to it.
Respiratory illnesses climbing too. Covid-19, influenza A and B, RSV circulating. June alone saw 1,569 respiratory cases, 16 deaths — many seniors. Tuesday brought 109 flu cases,one death from Influenza A H1N1.
Shigellosis not going away, 15 new cases Tuesday across five districts. Kozhikode leads with eight, Malappuram three,Wayanad two. Kannur and Kollam report one each . June totals 165 cases,six deaths . Outbreaks hit several districts: Kozhikode 57, Wayanad 22, Thrissur 12,Alappuzha three.
Officials say shigellosis tough to control once it spreads. Stressing hygiene: wash hands, drink boiled water. But how far will these measures go…
