Health & Environment
India Achieves 80% Reduction in Malaria Cases Over Decade
Indian Pharma Post2h
THE BRIEF
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India reduced malaria cases and deaths by nearly 80% between 2015 and 2025, with the number of high-burden districts decreasing from 155 to 33, according to the Ministry of Health.
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The 33 remaining high-burden districts across nine states and Union Territories accounted for 64% of total malaria cases and 54% of malaria deaths in 2025.
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The government aims to eliminate malaria by 2030, supported by 160 districts reporting zero indigenous cases between 2022 and 2025 through the 'Test, Treat and Track' strategy.