Karnataka Health Minister Addresses Kyasanur Forest Disease Outbreak

A sickness called Kyasanur Forest Disease, which is carried by tiny bugs called ticks, is spreading in some parts of Karnataka, India.

It's also called 'monkey fever'.

The health minister held a big meeting to figure out how to stop it.

They are checking more people and animals, and making sure sick people go to special hospitals.

The government is also giving out free bug spray to help people avoid getting bitten by the ticks.

Even though there's no special cure, they are working hard to manage the sickness and are even talking about making a vaccine in the future.

The main goal is to keep everyone safe and stop the disease from spreading further.