The Health department has removed all surveillance measures in ward 5 of Ramanattukara municipality in Kozhikode district, following the absence of new Nipah cases for 42 days. A statement from Health Minister K. Muraleedharan confirmed this decision on July 22, 2026. The individual who tested positive for Nipah in June is currently recovering at Government Medical College Hospital (MCH) in Kozhikode, with his condition showing improvement. He has been off ventilator support and has tested negative for the virus three times recently.
Bias read (Center): The article presents factual updates regarding the withdrawal of surveillance measures and the recovery status of an infected individual. It does not take a clear ideological stance, nor does it emphasize any particular political agenda. The information is presented in a neutral tone based on health



