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Dengue & Chikungunya Decline, Malaria Cases Rise Sharply
9 Jan
Summary
- Dengue cases dropped 27%, deaths by 47.5% in 2025.
- Chikungunya cases fell 41.3% with no reported deaths.
- Malaria cases rose 8.4%, with a 3.8% increase in deaths.
In 2025, Maharashtra experienced a notable decrease in dengue and chikungunya cases. Dengue infections reduced by 27%, with deaths falling by 47.5%, while chikungunya cases dropped by 41.3% without any reported fatalities. These improvements are credited to enhanced disease management and timely treatment.
However, the state faced an upward trend in malaria cases, reporting an 8.4% increase in infections and a 3.8% rise in deaths compared to the previous year. Palghar, Pune, Akola, and Amravati reported the highest dengue cases, while Palghar and Pune led in chikungunya cases.
