Kerala's Battle Against Brain Fever: Government vs. Opposition

The Kerala government countered opposition claims of failing to address the amoebic meningoencephalitis outbreak. Health Minister Veena George affirmed Kerala's leading role in managing the disease, while opposition parties criticized the state's healthcare response and highlighted concerns over treatment expenses and health infrastructure.

On Wednesday, the Kerala government strongly countered opposition accusations that it mishandled the state's amoebic meningoencephalitis outbreak. Health Minister Veena George dismissed the allegations, asserting that Kerala pioneered guidelines to combat the disease, providing scientifically-backed explanations and preventive measures.

The heated assembly session saw opposition leader V D Satheesan claim the government showed ineptitude in addressing the health crisis. He pointed to statistics indicating high fatality rates due to 'brain fever' and criticized the state's overall healthcare infrastructure and expenditure.

Minister George emphatically defended the administration, highlighting significant advancements in Kerala's health sector compared to previous regimes. Meanwhile, the opposition walked out, demanding more substantive measures to tackle the health threat and rebuffing claims of inaction.

(With inputs from agencies.)