Ernakulam on alert following rise in shigellosis cases in State
Health officials in Ernakulam, Kerala, have issued alerts and increased food safety inspections following a rise in shigellosis cases across the state. Experts are urging the public to maintain strict hygiene and consume only boiled water and freshly prepared food.
Why it matters
Shigellosis is a highly contagious bacterial infection; proactive public health measures are essential to prevent a widespread outbreak.
With several cases of shigellosis being reported from different parts of the State, medical experts have urged the public to strictly follow hygiene practices to prevent an outbreak in Ernakulam.
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