Dimapur district reports 14 malaria cases in 2026, including three indigenous cases, while recording no dengue cases as of September 3.
DIMAPUR — Dimapur district, including Chümoukedima and Niuland, has reported 14 malaria cases so far this year, including 11 imported and three indigenous cases, even as the district has maintained a clean record on dengue with no cases reported as of September 3.
According to District Vector Borne Disease Consultant (DVBDC), Dimapur, Heanglih T Konyak, the malaria cases have been reported amid the State’s objective of achieving zero indigenous malaria cases by 2027 and complete elimination of malaria by 2030.
With only one year remaining to achieve the target of zero indigenous malaria cases, the presence of three indigenous cases in the district remains a concern.
In Mon district, 20 malaria cases were detected between January and April this year, according to District Vector Borne Disease Officer Dr. Abenthung Murry.
Speaking on April 25, he said most of the patients had recovered, while noting that malaria cases were declining but the district had not yet become malaria-free.
Meanwhile, Dimapur district has reported one case of Japanese Encephalitis (JE) as of September 3, indicating a decline from the previous year.
In 2025, a total of 17 JE cases were reported, comprising nine indigenous and eight imported cases. The cases were reported from areas including Kuhuboto, Tenyiphe-III, Kuda Village, Police Colony, Jacob Village, Oriental Colony, Bade, Lengrijan and Tenyiphe-II. Four people died from the disease.
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Malaria is a potentially life-threatening disease caused by parasites and transmitted to humans through the bites of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes. It is predominantly found in tropical regions but is both preventable and treatable.
The disease does not normally spread directly from person to person, although transmission can also occur through infected blood or contaminated needles. If left untreated, particularly in cases caused by Plasmodium falciparum, malaria can progress rapidly and may lead to severe illness or death.
Symptoms and treatment
Common early symptoms of malaria include fever, headache and chills, which typically develop 10–15 days after the bite of an infected mosquito. Symptoms may initially be mild, particularly among people who have previously had malaria, making early testing important.
Severe malaria can cause extreme fatigue, confusion, repeated seizures, breathing difficulties, dark or bloody urine, jaundice and abnormal bleeding. Certain forms of the disease can become life-threatening if treatment is delayed.
Early diagnosis and treatment are essential for recovery and for preventing further transmission. People experiencing symptoms should seek medical attention and undergo testing through microscopy or a rapid diagnostic test.
Malaria requires treatment with appropriate anti-malarial medicines, and prompt medical care is particularly important in suspected severe cases.