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**Headline: Delhi Faces Surge in Vector-Borne Diseases; Malaria Cases at Five-Year High**
**New Delhi -** The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) is grappling with a rapid increase in vector-borne diseases, particularly malaria, across the capital. According to data released by the MCD on September 16, 2025, the first two weeks of September saw 62 cases of malaria, with 32 of those reported in the past week alone. This brings the total number of malaria cases reported this year to 297, marking a five-year high for the corresponding period. Previous years saw significantly lower figures: 271 in 2024, 210 in 2023, 63 in 2022, and 68 in 2021.
Dengue cases have also risen, though at a slightly lower rate than malaria. This month has seen 120 reported cases, with 62 occurring in the last week. The total number of Dengue cases this year is 619. Additionally, 49 cases of Chikungunya have been reported year-to-date.
Despite the concerning rise in these diseases, MCD health officials claim to have intensified their preventative measures. “We have also taken stock of flood-affected areas and already deployed 136 workers there,” stated an official.
The MCD reports that in the past week, anti-mosquito chemicals were sprayed in over two lakh houses, while inspections were conducted in approximately eight lakh houses. This year, over 13 lakh homes have been sprayed, and legal notices have been issued to 1.2 lakh households found with conditions conducive to mosquito breeding.
The MCD urges residents to take necessary precautions to prevent mosquito breeding and protect themselves from mosquito bites.
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