New Delhi, April 6 According to a civic report, Delhi has reported 16 cases of malaria, 59 cases of dengue, and 2 cases of chikungunya so far this year.
No deaths have been recorded due to any of the three diseases, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) said in its weekly report for the period ending April 4.
According to the report, the number of malaria cases has declined from 26 during the corresponding period last year to 16 this year.
One new case of malaria was reported last week. Dengue and chikungunya cases have also remained sporadic, officials said, noting that the numbers are being closely tracked as part of routine surveillance.
The civic agency compiles weekly data across areas under the MCD, New Delhi Municipal Council, Delhi Cantonment, and railways to monitor the spread of vector-borne diseases in the capital.