Historical outbreak briefing · Updated October 7, 2026
2002 - Plague in India
16 confirmed 0 probable 4 deaths Source: WHO
WHO tracked 2002 - Plague in India. The first report covered by Pandemic Watch dates to June 7, 2021.
As of the most recent WHO update, 16 confirmed and 0 probable or suspected cases have been reported, alongside 4 deaths. Reported case fatality ratio: 25.0 percent.
Geographic coverage has not yet been specified by the authoritative source.
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Primary source: WHO — 2002 - Plague in India