Archive · 27 Jul 2026
Two children die of cerebral malaria in Chhattisgarh's Kanker
Two young children, Kareena Vishwakarma and Subhash Kumeti, sadly passed away due to cerebral malaria in the Kanker district of Chhattisgarh.
Five other children are currently receiving treatment at a government hospital.
The health department has been working hard to screen for malaria in villages and tribal schools, especially during the monsoon season.
Cerebral malaria is a very serious condition that can cause coma and brain damage.
The authorities are making sure there are enough testing kits and medicines to help those who are sick.
They are also checking all the tribal hostels and schools to make sure no one else gets sick.
Two children died of cerebral malaria in Kanker district, Chhattisgarh.
Five other children are currently hospitalized with malaria.
Health department intensified malaria screening in villages and tribal schools.
Cerebral malaria is a life-threatening complication causing coma and brain damage.
Authorities ensure adequate stocks of testing kits and medicines for treatment.
- Who
- Two children (Kareena Vishwakarma and Subhash Kumeti) and five other children hospitalized
- What
- Deaths due to cerebral malaria and ongoing malaria screening
- When
- July 25-27
- Where
- Kanker district, Chhattisgarh
- Why
- Ongoing monsoon season and intensified malaria screening
Malaria as Cause of Death
Alternative Causes of Death
Cause of Death
Malaria as Cause of Death
Malaria is the confirmed cause of death for the two children.
Alternative Causes of Death
Initial autopsy report did not indicate malaria as the cause of death, with detailed report awaited.
- Location
- Kanker, Chhattisgarh
- Date
- July 27
- Victims
- Kareena Vishwakarma (8), Subhash Kumeti (9)
- Current Hospitalized
- 5 children
- Malaria Screening
- Intensified in villages and tribal residential schools
- Malaria Type
- Cerebral malaria (life-threatening neurological complication)