Archive · 30 Jul 2026
Jharkhand Reports 16,728 Malaria Cases, 76% in Two Districts
Jharkhand, a state in India, had 16,728 cases of malaria in the first half of 2024.
Most of these cases were in two districts, East Singhbhum and West Singhbhum, which together had about 76% of all cases.
In June, 77 people got dengue fever, with 27 of them in the city of Ranchi.
Health officials met to talk about how to find and treat malaria faster, keep enough medicine, and stop mosquitoes.
They also said that many government departments must work together and that people should help keep the area clean and safe from disease.
16,728 malaria cases reported in Jharkhand from Jan–Jun 2024.
East Singhbhum and West Singhbhum districts account for ~76% of cases.
77 dengue cases reported in June, with Ranchi highest at 27.
Task Force meeting called for intensified surveillance, treatment, and mosquito control.
Additional Chief Secretary urged multi‑department coordination and mass‑movement approach.
- Who
- Additional Chief Secretary, Health, Medical Education and Family Welfare
- What
- Malaria cases reported and a task force meeting on vector‑borne disease control
- When
- January–June 2024
- Where
- Jharkhand, India (East and West Singhbhum districts, Ranchi)
- Why
- To address the high malaria burden and improve disease control measures
- Total Malaria Cases
- 16,728
- Percentage in East/West Singhbhum
- 76%
- Dengue Cases in June
- 77
- Highest Dengue in Ranchi
- 27
- Meeting Location
- Neal House, Ranchi
- Key Departments for Coordination
- Rural Development, Panchayati Raj, Urban Development, Education, Labour, Drinking Water and Sanitation
