First GBS Death Reported In Pune District This Year; Health Authorities Launch Probe
What Is Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) And How Can It Be Identified ?
Pune, March 6, 2026: A 51-year-old man from Nira in Purandar taluka has died due to Guillain‑Barré Syndrome (GBS), marking the first fatality linked to the rare neurological disorder in Pune district this year. The incident has prompted health authorities to step up monitoring and preventive measures.
The patient was undergoing treatment at Bharati Hospital, where he died on Thursday morning during treatment.
According to doctors, the patient initially showed symptoms such as weakness, tingling in the hands and legs, and reduced movement of limbs. Medical tests later confirmed that he was suffering from Guillain-Barré Syndrome. He was first treated at a private hospital in Nira for several days before being shifted to Pune after his condition worsened and he developed breathing difficulties.
At Bharati Hospital, the patient was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and placed on a ventilator after his blood pressure rose and his respiratory condition deteriorated. Although his condition had briefly stabilised during treatment, he later suffered a heart attack triggered by a sudden spike in blood pressure, leading to his death.
Health officials said another patient from the same village had also been diagnosed with GBS but recovered after timely treatment.
Following the case, the district health department has ordered inspection of water sources and sampling of water from private purification plants in the area. Private hospitals have also been directed to report any patients showing symptoms associated with GBS.
District Health Officer Ramchandra Hankare said that samples related to the case will be sent to the National Institute of Virology for further analysis.
Officials from the Pune Zilla Parishad have taken note of the situation and conducted a site visit in Nira. Authorities have instructed the local health machinery to carry out surveillance surveys and remain on high alert to prevent further spread of the illness.
Health officials are continuing investigations to determine the possible source of the infection and to monitor for additional cases in the region.
