Another amoebic brain fever death reported in Kerala
A 48-year-old man has died from amoebic meningoencephalitis in Kerala, marking the 41st death from the infection in the state since January 2026. Health officials are monitoring the situation as cases of the rare brain-eating amoeba continue to be reported.
Why it matters
It reports on a significant public health concern in the region, highlighting the risks of waterborne infections and the need for medical awareness.
A 48-year-old man from Koyilandy in Kozhikode district of Kerala died of amoebic meningoencephalitis on Monday (July 27, 2026) morning.
Biju, an autorickshaw driver from Naderi, had been undergoing treatment at the Kozhikode Government Medical College Hospital. He had sought treatment for fever earlier this month, and amoebic meningoencephalitis was confirmed on July 22. Following the diagnosis, health workers initiated containment measures in his native place. They are yet to ascertain how he contracted the infection.
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