Mumbai’s share of P. falciparum-associated malaria cases more than doubled from 12% in 2023 to 25% in 2025, according to RTI data. Cases linked to the parasite rose nearly 178% to 2,572, while total malaria cases increased around 39%. Doctors stressed early testing and treatment, particularly during the monsoon.
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