A Study of Malaria in Sikkim

Abstract

Background: To the best knowledge of the author, there is no available literature on the status of Malaria in Sikkim. Hence the preparation of this document. Objectives: To find out the parameters of Malaria in Sikkim till as recently as possible. Methods: By studying the documents prepared by the National Centre for Vector Borne Diseases (NCVBD) and the website of National Health Mission (NHM), Sikkim. Results: It is seen that the Annual Parasite Incidence (API) of Malaria in Sikkim had come down to the very low level of 0.03 in 2018 and that there were only 2 cases of Malaria in Sikkim during 2021 (up to 19th September). Conclusions: Sikkim is very close to achieving Malaria-elimination goals.