Health & Environment
India Records 80% Drop in Malaria Cases Over Last Decade
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THE BRIEF
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India achieved an 80% decline in malaria cases and deaths between 2015 and 2025, with 160 districts reporting zero indigenous cases during the 2022-2025 period.
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The number of high-burden districts has decreased from 155 to 33, with these remaining areas accounting for 64% of total cases and 54% of malaria deaths in 2025.
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Additional Secretary Aradhana Patnaik confirmed that the government is intensifying the 'Test, Treat and Track' strategy across nine states to meet the national goal of eliminating malaria by 2030.