Amoebic encephalitis: Kerala health department issues alert in Kannur

The Health department in Kannur issued an alert following a new case of amoebic encephalitis involving a 3.5-year-old boy. Visitors are banned from Karakkund waterfall where the child was infected. Health officials advise recent visitors to monitor for symptoms and seek medical advice if necessary. A medical team conducted an inspection of the waterfall site to assess the situation.