
Rising Concerns: Another Fatal Amoebic Encephalitis Case in State
Published on: Sept. 19, 2025, 10:59 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
A 59-year-old man in Chavakkad dies from amoebic encephalitis, marking an increase in fatal cases this year. The state reports 66 cases and 18 deaths so far. Health officials caution about the disease, primarily contracted through contact with contaminated water, highlighting its high mortality rate.