161 confirmed measles cases, one death reported in Kozhikode
Kozhikode district has reported 161 confirmed measles cases and one death this year, with health officials attributing the spread to low vaccination rates. Authorities are now focusing on expanding vaccination coverage and encouraging parents to utilize government health centers.
Why it matters
Measles is a highly contagious disease, and outbreaks highlight the critical importance of public health vaccination programs in preventing avoidable deaths.
One death due to measles, 161 confirmed cases and 116 suspected cases have been reported in Kozhikode district so far this year.
Health department officials, at a review meeting on Wednesday (October 14, 2026), said the disease was spreading mainly among unvaccinated people. They said preventive measures would be strengthened and vaccination coverage expanded with the help of other government departments in the coming days.
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