# Chhattisgarh malaria outbreak response

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/chhattisgarh-malaria-outbreak-response
> Updated: 2026-08-03T12:25:46.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

In late July 2026, a sharp rise in malaria cases across Chhattisgarh led to the deaths of two students in Korba and three schoolchildren in the Bastar region, with thousands of infections reported since January. The state health department responded by establishing medical camps in affected hostels and continuing its "Malaria‑Free Bastar" campaign, though the distribution of medicated mosquito nets remained stalled.

By early August, officials intensified surveillance in remote forest districts, conducting field inspections in Bilaspur and Mungeli. They mandated active monitoring, household line‑lists, and ensured adequate rapid diagnostic kits and antimalarial medicines. A 24‑hour rapid response team was put on alert to contain any new clusters within 24 hours, underscoring a shift from reactive treatment to proactive prevention during the monsoon season.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-03: Chhattisgarh health officials intensify malaria surveillance in forest districts

Chhattisgarh health officials inspected forest areas in Bilaspur and Mungeli districts, boosting malaria surveillance, ensuring test kits and medicines, and activating a 24/7 rapid response team for swift case‑

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chhattisgarh-health-officials-intensify-malaria-surveillance-in-forest-districts

### 2026-07-26: Chhattisgarh malaria outbreak claims student lives, dozens infected

Malaria in Chhattisgarh has infected over 8,000 people this year, killed three schoolchildren and prompted health camps after two student deaths in Korba and ongoing cases in Bastar.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chhattisgarh-malaria-outbreak-claims-student-lives-dozens-infected

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