Another Recovery From Amoebic Fever Reported in Kozhikode

Quick Summary

• A patient treated for amoebic meningoencephalitis at Kozhikode government Medical College Hospital (MCH) has recovered, marking the third recovery in less than a week.
• The recovered patient, a 40-year-old man from Annassery, Kozhikode, was admitted in August and discharged on Friday.
• A 10-year-old from Malappuram has recently been admitted to the Institute of Maternal and Child health (IMCH) wing of the hospital.
• Currently, there are nine patients undergoing treatment at Kozhikode MCH and one patient at a private hospital in Kozhikode.

Indian Opinion Analysis
The recovery of three patients from amoebic meningoencephalitis within a week is encouraging evidence of effective medical intervention by the Kozhikode Government Medical College Hospital (MCH). This rare infection requires timely diagnosis and robust treatment protocols to improve outcomes. Though, with multiple cases reported simultaneously-a total of ten currently under care-it may warrant further investigation into potential environmental or epidemiological factors contributing to localized outbreaks. Sustained vigilance will be necessary among healthcare authorities to address any broader public health risks associated with this condition while focusing on improving treatment facilities across affected areas.

Read more: published – September 13, 2025 07:45 pm IST