Kerala reports increased shigellosis cases across seven districts, with six deaths linked to the outbreak this year.

A seven-year-old boy dies of shigellosis in Malappuram, prompting a two-week campaign against communicable diseases starting June 17.

Seven-year-old dies in Kerala Shigella outbreak, fourth death this year as cases surge in Malappuram and Kozhikode; health officials urge strict hygiene and care