Archive · 16 Sep 2025
Mumbai Reports Rise in Malaria, Chikungunya Cases in 2025
In Mumbai, more people are getting malaria and chikungunya compared to last year.
Malaria cases increased from 5,182 to 6,277 between January and September 15, 2025.
Chikungunya cases are also up, with 542 cases reported.
However, dengue and gastro cases have decreased compared to last year.
Health officials attribute this to monsoon conditions and ongoing preventative actions.
They advise people to take precautions like avoiding stagnant water.
Malaria and chikungunya cases increased in Mumbai between January and September 15, 2025.
Malaria cases rose from 5,182 in 2024 to 6,277 in 2025 during the same period.
Chikungunya cases saw a rise, with 542 cases reported.
Dengue and gastro cases saw a decline compared to last year.
BMC is conducting fever surveys and anti-mosquito drives.
- Who
- Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)
- What
- Reported rise in malaria and chikungunya cases in Mumbai.
- When
- Between January and September 15, 2025.
- Where
- Mumbai
- Why
- To inform the public about disease trends during monsoon season.
BMC
General Public
Public Health Response
BMC
Emphasizing preventive actions including house-to-house fever surveys, anti-mosquito drives, and public advisories.
General Public
Implementing preventative measures to avoid contracting diseases.
- Malaria Cases (Jan-Sep 15, 2025)
- 6,277
- Malaria Cases (Jan-Sep 2024)
- 5,182
- Chikungunya Cases (Jan-Sep 15, 2025)
- 542
- Chikungunya Cases (Jan-Sep 2024)
- 366
- Dengue Cases (Jan-Sep 15, 2025)
- 2,724
- Dengue Cases (Jan-Sep 2024)
- 3,435
- Gastro Cases (Jan-Sep 15, 2025)
- 5,989
- Gastro Cases (Jan-Sep 2024)
- 6,599
- Hepatitis Cases (Jan-Sep 15, 2025)
- 913
- Hepatitis Cases (Jan-Sep 2024)
- 791
Sources
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