Kerala's Health Minister Veena George has raised alarms about the increasing cases of 'brain-eating amoeba' (Naegleria fowleri) during the summer months. This amoeba can cause primary amoebic meningoencephalitis (PAM), a severe brain infection with a global mortality rate of approximately 99%. George advised the public to avoid bathing or washing their faces with contaminated water, as the infection can enter through the nose and affect the brain, particularly in individuals with low immunity. Symptoms of PAM include high fever, severe headaches, and mental confusion. To prevent infection, residents are urged to refrain from swimming in warm freshwater bodies and to use distilled or boiled water for nasal rinsing. Kerala has successfully reduced the mortality rate associated with this infection to around 24%, demonstrating the effectiveness of public health interventions.