India Achieves 97% Reduction in Malaria Cases

The Health Ministry yesterday said that the number of annual malaria cases declined from 7.5 crore at the time of independence to 20 lacs by 2023, with over a 97 percent reduction. India has exited from the World Health Organisation’s High Burden to High Impact group in 2024, signifying a turning point in its fight against malaria. 

In 2023, zero malaria cases were reported in 122 districts across



various states. India is making strides in its march toward a malaria-free nation while setting global benchmarks in public health. The government is working with the vision of achieving malaria-free status by 2030, with comprehensive and multi-pronged strategies like the National Framework for Malaria Elimination and the National Strategic Plan for Malaria Elimination.