Tharoor Urges Caution As Brain Amoeba Spreads

Amid rising cases of Primary Amoebic Meningoencephalitis (PAM) in Kerala, Shashi Tharoor advised avoiding freshwater sources. The rare, often fatal infection caused by Naegleria fowleri has led to 69 cases and 19 deaths in 2025. Health Minister Veena George clarified no current clusters exist, and early detection remains key to saving lives.