Thiruvananthapuram, Aug. 26 -- With cases of amoebic meningoencephalitis (commonly known as amoebic brain fever) rising, local self-government institutions across Kerala have stepped up preventive measures.
The State Government has decided to launch a massive public health campaign titled "Water is Life", spearheaded by the Haritha Kerala Mission in association with the Health Department, Local Self-Government Department, and the General Education Department.
As part of the initiative, on August 30 and 31, all wells across the State will be chlorinated, while water storage tanks in households, schools, hostels, apartments, hospitals, and other institutions will be thoroughly cleaned.
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan emphasized that such m...