Archive · 18 Sep 2025
Mumbai Sees Rise in Malaria Cases; Symptoms Listed
Mumbai is experiencing a rise in malaria cases, a disease spread by infected mosquitoes.
Since mid-August, the city has seen an increase in malaria and dengue cases.
In the first part of 2025, there were over 6,000 malaria cases.
Malaria is caused by a parasite that enters the body through mosquito bites.
Common symptoms include fever, chills, and headaches.
It's important to seek medical help if you feel sick after being in a place where malaria is common, to prevent serious health problems.
Doctors can help treat malaria.
Mumbai is reporting a rise in malaria cases since mid-August.
Between January and September 15, 2025, Mumbai recorded 6,277 malaria cases.
Malaria is caused by Plasmodium parasites spread through mosquito bites.
Common symptoms of malaria include fever, chills, headache, and fatigue.
If you experience symptoms, seek medical care immediately.
- Who
- The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and residents of Mumbai
- What
- An increase in malaria cases
- When
- Rising since mid-August; data from January to September 15, 2025
- Where
- Mumbai, India
- Why
- Caused by the spread of Plasmodium parasites via mosquito bites
- Disease
- Malaria
- Location
- Mumbai
- Cases (Jan-Sept 2025)
- 6,277 malaria
- Increase in Malaria Cases
- 38%
- Transmission
- Mosquito bites
- Common Symptoms
- Fever, chills, headache, fatigue