Mosquito-borne diseases like dengue and malaria will remain prominent in 2025. Along with this, cases of seasonal flu and measles also increased, especially among the unvaccinated. An increase in eye and skin infections was also seen.
Changes in weather and busy lifestyle, all these increase the risk of many diseases. In the year 2025, we went through many types of diseases. Now we are telling about the five most reported diseases in 2025…
1 – Dengue and other diseases spread by mosquitoes
Most dengue cases remained high in 2025, especially in urban areas. The number of mosquitoes increased near houses during the rainy season. Along with this, chikungunya and malaria also spread rapidly.
Dengue and other mosquito-borne diseases (such as malaria, chikungunya, Zika, yellow fever, Japanese encephalitis, West Nile virus) are serious diseases spread by infected mosquitoes. Symptoms can range from fever/skin rash (dengue, Zika, chikungunya) to severe joint pain (chikungunya), jaundice (yellow fever), and nervous system problems (Japanese encephalitis, West Nile).
2 – Seasonal influenza (flu)
Seasonal influenza (flu) is a serious respiratory infection caused by influenza viruses. It is common in all parts of the world. Most people recover without treatment. Influenza spreads easily between people when they cough or sneeze. The best way to prevent the disease is vaccination. Symptoms of flu are fever, cough, sore throat, body ache and fatigue.
3 – Measles
In 2025, measles cases were reported in many areas. Many cases were found in children and youth who were not vaccinated. Measles is a highly contagious disease caused by the rubella virus. Its main symptoms are- high fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes and red rash on the body. The best way to prevent this disease is vaccination (MR vaccine). It can spread through air and through contact with infected people.
4th – eye and fifth – skin infections
There was a steady increase in conjunctivitis and fungal skin infections. These are related to crowded places, towel sharing, gym equipment and humid weather. These cause serious illness in very rare cases.