Archive · 11 Sep 2026
Mumbai Malaria Cases Rise as Dangerous P. falciparum Share Doubles
Mumbai has reported more malaria cases in 2025 than in 2023.
Malaria can be caused by different parasites.
The share linked to Plasmodium falciparum rose from 12% to 25%.
This parasite can sometimes make people seriously ill very quickly.
Doctors say this does not mean every infection will become severe.
Early testing and treatment can lower the risk of complications.
People should protect themselves from mosquitoes and remove stagnant water.
Anyone with persistent fever or serious symptoms should seek medical help instead of self-medicating.
Mumbai’s malaria cases increased from 7,319 in 2023 to 10,163 in 2025, a rise of about 39%.
The share of Plasmodium falciparum-associated cases doubled from 12% in 2023 to 25% in 2025.
P. falciparum-associated cases rose from 924 in 2023 to 2,572 in 2025, an increase of nearly 178%.
Plasmodium vivax accounted for 75% of cases in 2025, down from 88% in 2023.
Doctors advised prompt testing, mosquito protection and urgent care for severe symptoms, including confusion or breathing difficulty.
- Who
- Mumbai residents and health professionals, including Dr Honey Savla, are involved in the reported malaria situation.
- What
- Malaria cases rose, while the share of cases associated with Plasmodium falciparum increased from 12% to 25%.
- When
- The comparison covers 2023 and 2025; the report is dated September 11, 2026.
- Where
- Mumbai, India.
- Why
- The article attributes the concern to the increasing presence of a parasite that can rapidly cause severe illness, particularly during mosquito-breeding periods such as the monsoon.
- Total malaria cases in 2023
- 7,319
- Total malaria cases in 2025
- 10,163
- P. falciparum-associated share
- 12% in 2023; 25% in 2025
- P. falciparum-associated cases
- 924 in 2023; 2,572 in 2025
- P. vivax-associated share
- 88% in 2023; 75% in 2025
- Data source
- Information obtained through a Right to Information query
- Recommended precautions
- Use repellents and nets, wear full sleeves, remove stagnant water and seek prompt medical evaluation for fever