Archive · 12 Aug 2025
Hyderabad Malaria Cases May Be Underreported
It looks like the official numbers for malaria cases in Hyderabad might not be telling the whole story.
While the government says there are very few cases, doctors in private practices are seeing more patients with the disease.
Malaria is less common than it used to be in the area, and most cases come from other places.
However, some doctors believe that the reported numbers might be lower than they actually are, perhaps because of how tests are done or reported.
Dengue is more common in Hyderabad and can cause severe health problems.
Doctors emphasize that the best way to prevent malaria is to be careful and take precautions.
Official malaria cases in Hyderabad may be underreported compared to private practitioners' observations.
Malaria incidence across Telangana has sharply decreased over the past decade.
Doctors report treating malaria patients, potentially indicating gaps in official reporting.
State health officials state that the reported cases are primarily imported from neighboring states.
Dengue has a higher incidence in Hyderabad compared to malaria and leptospirosis.
- Who
- Public health department, private practitioners, and state health officials.
- What
- Discrepancy in reported malaria cases in Hyderabad.
- When
- Recent months to last year, and over the past decade.
- Where
- Hyderabad and across Telangana.
- Why
- Potential underreporting due to testing and reporting gaps; imported cases.
Private Practitioners
Health Department
Reported vs. Observed Cases
Private Practitioners
Malaria cases are observed in areas such as Banjara Hills, Hitech City, and Kondapur.
Health Department
Official figures from the health department show a significantly lower number of cases.
- Reported Cases (2021)
- 1
- Reported Cases (Jan-Aug 2023)
- 176
- Reported Cases (2014 - Telangana)
- Over 5,200
- Reported Cases (2022 - Telangana)
- Around 600
- Testing Methods
- Microscopy and rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs)