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Mumbai: Maharashtra has reported its first death from Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS), a rare neurological disorder, after a Pune-based Chartered Accountant passed away due to the disease. The man, who lived in Pune’s DSK Vishwa area, had been experiencing diarrhea for several days before visiting his native village in Solapur. After feeling weak, he was admitted to a hospital in Solapur, where he was diagnosed with GBS. Despite being moved to the ICU for treatment and initially showing signs of improvement, his condition deteriorated, and he passed away on Saturday due to breathing complications.
Guillain-Barre Syndrome is a rare condition where the body’s immune system attacks the nerves, leading to sudden muscle weakness and numbness. Pune has been facing a GBS outbreak, with 73 reported cases, 14 of whom are on ventilators. The Pune Municipal Corporation has taken measures to address the situation and is on high alert. The symptoms of GBS include diarrhea, stomach pain, fever, and vomiting, and the disease can spread through contaminated food or water.
Health authorities have advised people to drink boiled water, avoid eating from open stalls, and seek medical help if they experience sudden muscle weakness. While the exact cause of GBS remains unclear, it is believed to follow infections such as dengue, chikungunya, or other bacterial illnesses. The state health department assures that while GBS is treatable, citizens should remain vigilant.
The Union health ministry has dispatched a team to Pune to address the outbreak, and the state has included GBS treatment in the Mahatma Phule Jan Aarogya Yojana, increasing the insurance coverage from Rs 80,000 to Rs 1.60 lakh. The Public Health Minister also stated that hospitals found charging excessive fees for GBS treatment would face action. Additionally, Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar assured that GBS patients will receive free treatment at Pune’s Kamala Nehru hospital.
