Chhattisgarh stood 5th in the country during 2013 as far as malaria deaths were concerned.According to Government figures, in 2014, so far, more than 2.29 lakh people in the country have been affected by malaria, in which 48 people died.
Earlier, the issue of deaths due to water-borne diseases was raised in the Parliament.In 2012, total 10.67 lakh people were under the grip of malaria, of which 519 died. In 2013, the number of malaria afflicted people and deaths had decreased. This year, 8.81 lakh people in the country came under the grip of malaria.
Similarly, on Dengu related deaths, in 2012, over 50,000 people in the country were affected by dengue, of which 242 died. Chhattisgarh had control over dengue and only 45 people have come under its grip. In 2013, over 75,800 people in the country were affected by this disease, of which 193 lost their life.In Chhattisgarh, 83 people suffered from this disease in 2013, of which two died. In 2014, until June 30, no dengue affected or death was reported in the State.