The aetiology, pathology, clinical features and treatment of cerebral forms of malaria have been discussed. Two cases of cerebral malaria, one showing cerebral ataxia and other opthalmoplegia and facial paralysis due to cerebral malaria have been presented. It is stated that hyperpyrexia should be detected early, when suspected from more marked rise of pulse rate as compared to the skin or month temperature, by recording rectal temperature and vigorous hydrotherapy started immediately.