Archive · 13 Dec 2025
Kerala reports 3,259 leptospirosis cases, 209 deaths in 2025
Kerala has had a lot of cases of a sickness called leptospirosis this year.
The health minister said there were 3,259 cases and 209 people died from it.
The most cases were in Thiruvananthapuram, Ernakulam, and Thrissur.
The government is trying to stop this sickness by teaching doctors, giving out information, and setting up special places to watch for the disease.
They are also helping the states with money and advice to make their hospitals better.
Kerala reported 3,259 confirmed leptospirosis cases and 209 deaths from January 1 to December 5, 2025.
Thiruvananthapuram recorded the highest number of cases (583), followed by Ernakulam (492) and Thrissur (340).
The Programme for Prevention and Control of Leptospirosis (PPCL) is implemented in 12 states and 2 Union Territories.
The government is providing training, information, and financial support to combat leptospirosis.
Five sentinel surveillance sites have been established in Kerala under the National One Health Programme for Prevention and Control of Zoonosis.
- Who
- Union Health Minister J P Nadda and the state government of Kerala
- What
- Reported 3,259 leptospirosis cases and 209 deaths in Kerala from January 1 to December 5, 2025
- When
- From January 1 to December 5, 2025
- Where
- Kerala, India
- Why
- Leptospirosis is endemic in Kerala and associated with the monsoon season
- Total Cases
- 3,259
- Total Deaths
- 209
- Highest Cases District
- Thiruvananthapuram (583)
- Second Highest Cases District
- Ernakulam (492)
- Third Highest Cases District
- Thrissur (340)
- Programme for Prevention and Control of Leptospirosis (PPCL)
- Implemented in 12 states and 2 UTs
- Sentinel Surveillance Sites in Kerala
- 5
- National Health Mission Support
- Technical and financial support to states and UTs
