Archive · 22 Aug 2026
Madhya Pradesh Reports 598 Malaria Cases Through July
Madhya Pradesh reported 598 malaria cases in the seven months through July.
Balaghat had the most cases, with 174.
Chhindwara had 67 cases.
Sheopur and Dindori each had 38 cases.
In July alone, the state recorded 248 cases.
Balaghat accounted for 102 of those July cases.
This means some districts have a much higher malaria risk than others.
Health officials said they are working to stop outbreaks.
They also said testing, treatment and mosquito-control measures have helped keep malaria under control in recent years.
Madhya Pradesh recorded 598 malaria cases during the seven months through July.
Balaghat reported the highest total with 174 cases, about 30% of the state tally.
Chhindwara recorded 67 cases, while Sheopur and Dindori each reported 38.
July alone saw 248 malaria-positive cases, including 102 in Balaghat.
Health officials said surveillance, testing, treatment and mosquito-control efforts are continuing, especially in affected districts.
- Who
- People in Madhya Pradesh affected by malaria, with Balaghat reporting the most cases; the state health department is responding.
- What
- The state recorded 598 malaria cases over seven months, including 248 cases in July.
- When
- During the seven months through July; the report does not specify the year.
- Where
- Madhya Pradesh, particularly Balaghat, Chhindwara, Sheopur, Dindori, Jhabua, Satna and Neemuch.
- Why
- Cases are concentrated in certain districts and appear to be rising during the monsoon, prompting calls for stronger surveillance and outbreak-control efforts.
Reported Concerns
Health Department Response
Whether malaria control is sufficient
Reported Concerns
The reported 598 cases, including 248 in July, and the concentration of cases in Balaghat suggest that malaria remains a significant and increasing concern in some districts.
Health Department Response
Deputy director Himanshu Jaswar said malaria had remained under control in recent years because surveillance, timely testing and treatment, and mosquito-control measures were producing results.
Priority for hotspot districts
Reported Concerns
The concentration of cases, particularly in Balaghat, indicates that surveillance should be intensified in districts facing the greatest risk during the monsoon.
Health Department Response
The health department said efforts were already under way to contain outbreaks in areas where cases were being reported.
- Total cases
- 598 malaria cases were reported in Madhya Pradesh over seven months through July.
- July cases
- 248 malaria-positive cases were reported in July alone.
- Highest-burden district
- Balaghat recorded 174 cases over the seven-month period.
- Balaghat’s share
- Balaghat accounted for approximately 30% of the seven-month total and 41% of July cases.
- Other reported totals
- Chhindwara recorded 67 cases; Sheopur and Dindori recorded 38 each; Jhabua recorded 31; Satna recorded 27; Neemuch recorded 20.
- Health response
- The health department said it is continuing surveillance, timely testing and treatment, mosquito control and efforts to contain outbreaks.