The number of people infected with amoebic meningoencephalitis, a rare and deadly brain infection, is increasing across the state, causing widespread concern. Reports also indicate a rise in deaths related to the disease. Most of the patients currently under treatment are from the Thiruvananthapuram district. Meanwhile, a note posted on Facebook by Dr Haris Chirakkal, former head of the Urology Department at Thiruvananthapuram Medical College, has drawn public attention.

According to Dr Haris, neighbouring states such as Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and others have not reported cases of this disease. He wrote that the root cause of this disease is poor waste disposal habits in Kerala.

Dr Haris’s Facebook post:

'Amoebic meningoencephalitis has already affected around 140 people, resulting in 2

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