The district reported 37 people infected with the Malaria parasite since January this year. Most of them have been cured and some are undergoing treatment.

According to the data released by Kolhapur zilla parishad, one person from the city was recently infected by the falciparum type of malaria parasite and was successfully treated in a public hospital.

The ZP initiated a drive to control the spread of the parasite since June 1 till July 31. Infections causing malaria, dengue and high fever are predominantly observed during monsoon. Diseases showing malaria strains of both vivax and falciparum have been observed. The falciparum strain of malaria is fatal as compared to vivax if not treated on time..............Read more

Source web page: Times of India