more-inLymphatic filariasis is reportedly making a comeback through migrant labourers though the State claims to have eradicated the disease except in Palakkad district and a few blocks in Malappuram. The highest number of cases, 140 since last October, have been reported in Kozhikode district. Migrant labourersAmong the 140 cases in Kozhikode, 54 are from the Kuttiyadi area alone, where migrant labourers are reportedly living in unhygienic conditions. “Not more than six to seven cases used to get reported in a month among migrant labourers in each district. Such a survey is yet to be conducted among the migrant labourers too.

Source: The Hindu March 13, 2018 12:55 UTC