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India Reports Decline in Malaria and Dengue Cases Through June 2026

India Reports Decline in Malaria and Dengue Cases Through June 2026

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THE BRIEF
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India recorded over 1.64 lakh vector-borne disease cases up to June 2026, with malaria cases falling to 69,713 and dengue to 23,952.

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While infections declined, Japanese Encephalitis deaths more than doubled to 21 compared to nine deaths during the same period in 2025.

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The Ministry of Health confirmed that no state has reported shortages of diagnostic kits or requested additional central assistance during the current monsoon season.