Malaria Cases Soar Above 2,600 in Maharashtra from January to April
In the first four months of 2024, Maharashtra witnessed a significant rise in malaria cases, with reported instances surpassing 2,600 compared to 1,900 during the same period in the previous year. Despite the state health department's efforts to curb vector-borne diseases, including setting up testing laboratories at every primary health care centre and providing rapid diagnostic kits in rural and challenging terrains, the surge in cases indicates a challenge in the effectiveness of anti-vector interventions. Moreover, the data revealed a concerning trend in malaria-related deaths, with fatalities increasing from 14 in 2021 to 26 in 2022 before slightly decreasing to 19 in 2023.
Furthermore, the data highlighted a notable increase in the proportion of plasmodium falciparum (PF) malaria cases, a severe form of the infection, accounting for 61% of the total malaria cases in 2024 compared to 38.98% in 2023. This rise in PF cases, which previously constituted 30-35% of total cases about a decade ago, signifies a worrying trend in malaria prevalence. As the World Health Organization marks World Malaria Day on April 25, the surge in cases underscores the importance of continued vigilance and proactive measures to combat the spread of the disease.
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