Kerala reports surge in dengue, influenza, leptospirosis cases
Kerala is experiencing a significant surge in infectious diseases, including dengue, leptospirosis, and respiratory illnesses like influenza and Covid. Health officials are urging intensive vector control measures as case numbers continue to rise during the monsoon season.
Why it matters
The rapid spread of multiple infectious diseases poses a major public health challenge for the state's healthcare system.
An explosion of dengue cases—159 confirmed and 295 probable cases—in a single day on Tuesday (June 23, 2026) from across districts could be a sign of how the infectious disease scenario in the State is likely to evolve in the next few weeks, underlining the importance of State-wide intensive vector control measures.
The report is based on health department data and official warnings.
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