Lagatar24 Desk
Pune: The number of suspected Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) cases in Pune and other districts of Maharashtrahas surged to 130, according to state health department officials. Two suspected deaths linked to the rare nerve disorder have also been reported.
GBS Cases Rising, Pune Worst Affected
Officials confirmed that 73 cases have been diagnosed as confirmed GBS infections. Among the 130 suspected cases:
• 25 patients are from Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) areas.
• 74 cases are from newly added villages under PMC.
• 13 cases are from Pimpri-Chinchwad.
• Nine cases are from Pune rural areas.
• Nine cases are from other districts.
Government Response & Drug Supply Assurance
Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, who chaired a District Planning Committee meeting in Pune, directed strict action against hospitals found overcharging GBS patients. He also instructed health officials to ensure an adequate supply of medicines to treat the condition.
Possible Cause: Contaminated Water
Health officials suspect that the GBS outbreak in Pune and surrounding areas is linked to contaminated water sources. The Campylobacter jejuni bacteria, commonly found in contaminated food and water, is believed to be the primary cause of the outbreak.
Authorities are now focusing on water quality checks and public health measures to contain the spread of this rare but serious disorder, which causes sudden numbness and muscle weakness.
