New Delhi, 26 December 2025 : India is once again on the verge of uprooting a deadly disease like malaria. India had almost eliminated malaria in the 1960s, but it had declined again in the 70s. However, according to the latest report of ICMR-National Institute of Malaria Research (NIMR), malaria cases have declined by 80 to 85 percent in the last decade.
- Situation under control in 92 percent districts
According to the report, India has achieved unprecedented success in malaria control between 2015 and 2024. Currently, the malaria prevalence in 92 percent of the country’s districts is below single digits, which indicates that India has now reached the ‘pre-elimination phase’. The government aims to become malaria free by 2027 and completely eliminate the disease from the country by 2030.
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ICMR report has warned that now the pattern of malaria is changing in cities. In metro cities like Delhi, Gurugram, Mumbai and Hyderabad, ‘Urban Malaria’ is spreading rapidly due to stagnant water and slum population at construction sites. Especially ‘Anopheles stephensi’ mosquitoes are creating new challenges in urban areas.
ICMR Director General Dr. Rajiv Bahl said, “India has achieved great success in controlling malaria, but the last phase is the most crucial. This goal can be achieved only with accurate surveillance and local strategy.”
Malaria is still a big challenge in the north-eastern states of the country, dense forests and tribal areas. Due to geographical disadvantage and limited access to health services, there are difficulties in mosquito control and supply of medicines in these areas.
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