Health officials step up surveillance as Shigella cases rise in Malappuram

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Eight people have tested positive for Shigella infection in Malappuram district, with five cases linked to a wedding feast at Korakkuthu in Elamkulam panchayat near Perinthalmanna.

The outbreak has prompted the Health department to step up surveillance and preventive measures in the area.

The five patients attended a wedding held on October 31, 2026, in ward 12 of Elamkulam panchayat. Around 80 people who attended the function have since reported symptoms of diarrhoea. A child from the area is also suspected to have Shigella infection and is under special observation.