Kochi Corporation among the outbreaks of communicable diseases

The Health Department has identified the Kochi Corporation and several neighboring local bodies as hotbeds of several communicable diseases.

As many as 83 cases of dengue fever, 10 cases of typhoid, 11 cases of leptospirosis, 78 cases of hepatitis A, 55 cases of influenza A and 26 cases of H1N1 have been reported within the company limits alone. The data covers the period from January to June 2026.

A senior health official said advisories had been issued urging people to remain vigilant against the spread of the disease. Programs would also be organized for medical professionals to respond quickly to H1N1 and leptospirosis cases.

The district recorded nine deaths from leptospirosis in July.

Kalamassery, Thrikkakkara, Thripunithura and Kadungalloor are the other local authorities that have been reported as hotbeds of many diseases.

Kadungalloor reported 13 cases of dengue fever, two cases of leptospirosis and typhoid, 163 cases of hepatitis A, eight cases of influenza A and 10 cases of H1N1. Kalamassery reported 45 cases of dengue fever, five cases of influenza A, 39 cases of hepatitis A and three cases of leptospirosis and typhoid. The number of typhoid cases in Thrikkakkara stood at four, hepatitis A 12, influenza A 24 and dengue 23. Meanwhile, Thripunithura recorded 30 cases of dengue and 15 cases of H1N1.

As the district has seen a spike in infectious diseases over the past two months, efforts are underway to curb their spread by tightening preventive measures. The Health Ministry and the district panchayat have drawn up an epidemic prevention action plan to be implemented in local bodies in the district.

Kochi Corporation Health Standing Committee Chairperson Seena Gokulan said that reports of hotspots are regularly shared by the health department and awareness programs and intensive measures are being taken to prevent the spread of diseases.

“Recently, we have observed that some areas of Edappally, Ponnurunni and Chambakkara have reported an increase in dengue cases. Intensive resource reduction activities are being carried out to eliminate mosquitoes. Spraying and fogging are being carried out and we are also targeting high disease areas to prevent outbreaks. Health campaigns,” it said, awareness campaigns are also being organised.

She added that one of the main sources of mosquito breeding is water collected in pots of houseplants and the public should be aware of this and ensure that they do not create breeding grounds for mosquitoes.

Published – 28 Jul 2026 22:13 IST