Navi Mumbai Records Decline In Malaria And Suspected Dengue Cases In 2026; NMMC Clarifies NS1 Test Does Not Confirm Dengue
Navi Mumbai has recorded 23 malaria cases and 194 suspected dengue cases between January 1 and August 20 this year, compared with 32 malaria cases and 669 suspected dengue cases during the corresponding period in 2025, according to Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) data. Civic health officials, however, have clarified that NS1-positive cases should not be treated as confirmed dengue, as…
In Navi Mumbai, the number of malaria and suspected dengue cases declined in 2026 compared to the previous year, according to Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) data. The civic body reported 23 malaria cases and 194 suspected dengue cases between January 1 and August 20 this year, down from 32 malaria cases and 669 suspected dengue cases in 2025 during the same period.
NMMC clarified that testing positive for NS1 does not confirm dengue, as only cases confirmed by the National Institute of Virology (NIV) in Pune are officially counted as dengue.
Blood smears collected during the monsoon showed an increase in vector-borne diseases. Malaria cases rose from one in January to 10 in July, while suspected dengue cases peaked at 69 in July and 46 by August 20.
In comparison, 2025 saw a higher number of dengue cases during the monsoon, with 308 suspected cases up to August 20, as opposed to 194 cases this year.
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