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Dengue cases on the rise in Kerala
Dengue cases are increasing in Kerala due to intermittent rainfall and warm spells, which health officials warn could lead to a surge in vector indices. The disease has caused 17 confirmed deaths in 2026, with 15 additional probable dengue-related deaths reported.
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