Brain-eating amoeba kills 95% globally, Kerala's toll under 30%
Kerala has kept brain-eating amoeba deaths below 30% this year, far lower than the 95% global fatality rate, health officials said. The state reported 71 cases and 19 deaths in 2025, compared to 39 cases and 9 deaths last year. Officials credit early detection, clear clinical protocols, and surveillance, though rising cases may be linked to climate change.