Archive · 31 Jul 2025
Kala-azar Limited to Three Districts in Uttar Pradesh
Imagine a disease called Kala-azar, also known as Black Fever, that used to be a big problem in Uttar Pradesh.
Now, it's mostly gone!
It only affects three districts: Deoria, Kushinagar, and Ballia.
Since January, there have only been a few cases.
This disease is caused by tiny bugs called parasites, spread by sandflies.
In 2019, officials thought they got rid of it because the cases were so rare.
The disease mainly hurts your liver, spleen, and bone marrow.
It's like the disease is almost gone in this area, but it's still around in other places.
Kala-azar, also known as Black Fever, is limited to three districts in Uttar Pradesh.
The affected districts are Deoria, Kushinagar, and Ballia.
Seven cases of Kala-azar have been registered since January in the three districts.
Kala-azar was considered eradicated in Uttar Pradesh in 2019 based on WHO standards.
The disease is caused by the parasite Leishmania donovani and spread by sandflies.
- Who
- Officials and residents of Uttar Pradesh.
- What
- Kala-azar, also known as Black Fever, is limited to three districts in Uttar Pradesh.
- When
- Since January, seven cases have been reported.
- Where
- Limited to Deoria, Kushinagar, and Ballia districts in Uttar Pradesh.
- Why
- Due to successful eradication efforts and fewer reported cases.
Government View
WHO/National Perspective
Eradication Status
Government View
The disease has been considered eradicated in Uttar Pradesh.
WHO/National Perspective
The disease is still prevalent in other states like Jharkhand, Odisha, and Bihar.
- Disease Name
- Kala-azar/Black Fever
- Affected Districts
- Deoria, Kushinagar, Ballia
- Cases Since January
- 7
- Eradication Status (UP)
- Considered Eradicated in 2019
- Cause
- Parasite Leishmania donovani
- Transmission
- Female sandfly bite
- Affected Organs
- Liver, spleen, bone marrow