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- A 48-year-old autorickshaw driver from Koyilandy in Kozhikode district died of amoebic meningoencephalitis on July 27, 2026, at Kozhikode Government Medical College Hospital.
- He had first sought treatment for fever earlier in the month, and the infection was confirmed on July 22.
- Health workers have begun containment measures in his area, though how he contracted the infection is not yet known.
- Kerala has recorded 155 confirmed cases and 41 deaths from the infection since January 2026, including 14 cases and four deaths in July alone.
What to watch next
- Findings on how the deceased contracted the infection
- Results of containment measures in Koyilandy
- Whether cases and deaths continue to rise through July and beyond
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