Kerala’s health machinery has intensified surveillance and testing after a four-year-old girl from Kozhikode died from a Shigella infection, marking the state's first reported fatality linked to the disease. The death has prompted health authorities to strengthen monitoring in schools, review sanitation measures and track fresh cases across multiple districts. With more infections being reported, especially among children, public attention has shifted to understanding how the disease spreads, its symptoms and the precautions needed to prevent outbreaks.
