The Kerala, India, health department has confirmed 19 new cases of Shigella, bringing the total number of infections in June to 110. Since the beginning of the year, 189 cases have been recorded in the state.
Cases have been reported in Kozhikode, Thrissur, Thiruvananthapuram, Kannur, Kollam, Ernakulam, and Malappuram.
The Minister of Health has launched a statewide campaign against diarrheal diseases from June 16 to July 31 to strengthen awareness and preventative measures, including disinfection of water sources, water quality monitoring, waste management, hand hygiene, and the availability of oral rehydration solution (ORS) and zinc.
