Household cleaners help remove dirt and maintain hygiene, but using them incorrectly can cause serious injuries. Mixing bleach with toilet cleaner, acid, ammonia or another disinfectant may release dangerous gases. Cleaning products may also cause poisoning, breathing difficulty, burns or eye injuries when swallowed, inhaled or splashed. Many household chemical incidents can be prevented by … Read more
Dengue is a viral infection transmitted through the bite of infected Aedes mosquitoes. Kerala’s warm, humid climate and periods of heavy rainfall can create favourable conditions for mosquito breeding, particularly when water collects in containers around homes, workplaces and public areas. Preventing dengue requires regular action by households and communities. Removing water-holding containers, protecting against … Read more
Food poisoning can occur when food or drinking water contains harmful microorganisms, toxins, chemicals or other contaminants. Contamination may happen while food is produced, transported, stored, prepared or served. At home, common risks include poor hand hygiene, mixing raw and cooked food, incomplete cooking and leaving perishable food at unsafe temperatures. Many food-safety risks can … Read more
Knowing the correct Kerala emergency helpline numbers can save valuable time during an accident, medical emergency, fire, gas leak or another dangerous situation. People do not always need to remember several different numbers. The Emergency Response Support System provides 112 as an integrated emergency number. Kerala also continues to provide dedicated services such as KANIV-108 … Read more
Heavy rainfall, river flooding and urban waterlogging can develop quickly during Kerala’s monsoon season. Families living near rivers, canals, low-lying areas, hill slopes and locations with poor drainage should prepare before conditions become dangerous. This Kerala Flood Safety Guide explains where to check official warnings, what to include in an emergency kit, how to prepare … Read more
Snakebite Treatment Hospitals in Kerala are available across government and private healthcare facilities. However, a snakebite is a time-sensitive medical emergency, and people should not spend valuable time searching through an old hospital list or travelling from one hospital to another. According to the Kerala Health Department, people should call the KANIV-108 emergency ambulance service … Read more