Rajasthan confirmed 2,081 dengue and 984 malaria patients this year, a drop of 34% and 32% respectively from last year
According to the State Health and Medical Department, monitoring systems, domestic bleeding checkers and public awareness campaigns have reduced seasonal diseases, though district‑level infection patterns differ
Major dengue centres
At district level, Jaipur (169 cases), Alwar (195 cases), Ajmer (131 cases) and Kota (126 cases) report the highest dengue numbers, while Jaipur‑2 recorded 102 cases. Barmer (115 cases) and Bikaner (114 cases) also saw a decline from last year
Malaria outbreak
Udipur has the highest malaria count with 200 patients, followed by Salumber (138 cases) and Pratapgarh (125 cases). Alwar and Barmer each reported 80 cases. The department said malaria transmission is more active in South Rajasthan districts
Chickenpox also declines
Chickenpox cases fell to 190 this year from 294 last year. Jaipur reported 39 cases, Kota 11, Kotputli 11 and Bharatpur 13
Causes and measures
Dr. Ravi Prakash Sharma, Director (Public Health), said anti‑larval activities, appointment of domestic bleeding checkers and the monitoring system have reduced seasonal diseases
- Total dengue cases: 2,081 (34% decline)
- Total malaria cases: 984 (32% decline)
- Udipur records the highest malaria count of 200 cases
- District‑wise major dengue centres: Jaipur, Alwar, Ajmer, Kota