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Three close relatives of a critical Nipah patient tested negative. Surveillance continues, with 100 people monitored.
Health Minister Muraleedharan stated Dr Reena's transfer was disciplinary due to actions conflicting with the system, contradicting the official reason of completing three years in post and leave usage.
Kerala's Health Director's transfer, citing 15 days' leave during an epidemic, is controversial given her actual application for two-and-a-half days, amid ongoing public health concerns.
Seventy-seven Nipah virus contacts, including healthcare workers and family, have been identified. Two are high-risk and quarantined, with no reported symptoms yet.
Eight girls aged 5-11 tested positive for Shigella in Wayanad. Treatment and hygiene measures are in place, with schools closed and gatherings restricted.
Shigella outbreak surveillance affects 800+ households and 13 institutions. Contact-based transmission is a concern; handwashing and hygiene are vital for containment.
Shigella infection confirmed in two students at a Wayanad school, with 337 seeking treatment for symptoms. Health officials are coordinating containment efforts, and no serious cases are reported.
A doctor was suspended pending an inquiry after a patient allegedly developed maggots in a surgical wound at Thiruvananthapuram Medical College Hospital. The health minister ordered an investigation into the infestation.
A patient's family alleges hospital negligence after maggots were found in his injured leg
A 73-year-old woman alleges medical negligence during hip surgery.
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