Guillain-Barré Syndrome Outbreak in Maharashtra: 140 Cases, 4 Deaths; PMC Issues Health Guidelines
GBS Outbreak in Pune; Chlorine Absent in Samples from 26 Homes
Pune, February 1, 2025 – Maharashtra has reported 140 cases of Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS), with four deaths linked to the outbreak, prompting the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) to issue health guidelines for public safety.
Two recent fatalities were confirmed on January 31—one, a 36-year-old Ola-Uber driver from Pimple Gurav, admitted to Yashwantrao Chavan Hospital on January 21, and the other, a 60-year-old man from Dhayari, who succumbed to cardiac arrest after being hospitalized with GBS symptoms.
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Pune Municipal Corporation urges all citizens to follow health guidelines and protect themselves against the ongoing threat of Guillain-Barré Syndrome.
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Out of the 140 suspected cases, 98 have been confirmed. The cases are distributed across Pune city (26), newly added PMC villages (78), Pimpri Chinchwad (15), Pune Rural (10), and other districts (11). Health officials suspect contaminated water as a contributing factor to the outbreak.
GBS is a rare neurological disorder where the immune system attacks the nerves, causing weakness, numbness, and in severe cases, paralysis.
To curb the spread, PMC advises ensuring safe drinking water—boiling it for at least 20 minutes, proper food hygiene, avoiding street food, and maintaining personal hygiene. Citizens are urged to stay vigilant, especially regarding water and food safety.
