Kerala Reports Spike in Shigella Cases with 4 Deaths This Month

Kerala has witnessed a sharp increase in Shigella cases, with four deaths reported this month. The spike in the bacterial infection has prompted health authorities to investigate the outbreak.

Health Minister attributed the surge to poor pre-monsoon cleaning efforts in the state. The outbreak underscores concerns about sanitation preparedness as the monsoon season approaches, a period typically associated with water-borne disease transmission.