Measles Outbreak in Manipur Senapati: What’s Happening and How to Respond
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Measles Outbreak in Manipur Senapati: What’s Happening and How to Respond

Summary of the News ArticleOn July 29, 2025, Senapati district authorities in Manipur declared a measles outbreak, confirming 11 cases across three cluster areas (Mount Everest, Emesiphro/Excise Gate, and Yapao Colony). Among these, nine had not received measles vaccination, prompting rapid public health response—active surveillance by ASHAs, vaccination status verification, isolation protocols, school advisories, and…

Manipur is witnessing a rapid surge in COVID‑19 infections
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Manipur is witnessing a rapid surge in COVID‑19 infections

Short Summary of the News Articles Manipur is witnessing a rapid surge in COVID‑19 infections. On June 18, 2025, authorities confirmed 14 new cases, bringing the active tally to 33 (health officials had slightly varying counts of 33 or 34 cases reported depending on source) . These cases are concentrated primarily in the Imphal valley,…

Nipah Virus Resurfaces in Kerala: A Deep Dive into the 2025 Malappuram Case

Nipah Virus Resurfaces in Kerala: A Deep Dive into the 2025 Malappuram Case

Summary On May 2, 2025, a 42-year-old woman from Malappuram district in Kerala was admitted to a private hospital exhibiting symptoms of encephalitis. Subsequent testing confirmed she was infected with the Nipah virus, marking another occurrence of this deadly zoonotic disease in the state. Kerala’s Health Minister, Veena George, has since traveled to Malappuram to…