Surge in Malaria Cases Raises Alarm Among Public Health Experts in Kerala

Public health experts in Kerala have expressed concern over a rising number of indigenous and imported malaria cases over the past five years.

Health department statistics as of October 5 recorded four confirmed indigenous cases and 974 imported cases, resulting in one indigenous and six imported deaths this year.

Authorities attribute the surge to an abundance of mosquitoes and traveller influx, prompting plans for insecticide-treated bed nets and enhanced migrant screening.