No need to panic on GBS: Health Minister Satya Kumar
1 month ago

No need to panic on GBS: Health Minister Satya Kumar

New Indian Express  

ANANTAPUR: Health Minister Y Satya Kumar Yadav has reassured the public that Guillain-Barré Syndrome is not contagious and urged people not to panic. Following the detection of five cases at Guntur Government General Hospital, he immediately reviewed the situation with senior health officials and dispatched Special Chief Secretary Krishna Babu to assess conditions firsthand. The National Health Mission has been extended for five years with additional funding, and specific allocations have been made for cancer care. To address the shortage of doctors, the Centre plans to add 75,000 medical seats in the next five years.

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GBS cases persist, 2025 sees unprecedented surge
20 hours, 49 minutes ago

GBS cases persist, 2025 sees unprecedented surge

Hindustan Times  

Data collected by Pune Municipal Corporation health department has revealed that the Guillain-Barré Syndrome caseload in the first two months of 2025 is similar to the annual GBS cases reported in 2023 and 2024. The numbers collected by PMC officials from private and government hospitals show that the city reported 198 GBS cases in 2023 and 205 in 2024, while …

Two deaths in four days raise concerns of Guillain-Barré Syndrome outbreak
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Two deaths in four days raise concerns of Guillain-Barré Syndrome outbreak

New Indian Express  

KOTTAYAM: As Guillain-Barré Syndrome outbreaks continue to be reported from parts of Maharashtra and other states, two deaths attributed to the rare neurological condition within a space of four days at the Government Medical College Hospital in Kottayam raises concerns in Kerala as well. Joy Iype, 58, a resident of Muvattupuzha in Ernakulam district, and Gowthami Praveen, 15, of Chenappadi …

A.P. Health Minister enquires about services at Vijayawada new GGH during surprise check
3 weeks, 4 days ago

A.P. Health Minister enquires about services at Vijayawada new GGH during surprise check

The Hindu  

Minister for Health, Medical Education and Family Welfare Y. Satya Kumar Yadav on Wednesday conducted surprise inspections at the New Government General Hospital in Vijayawada, and enquired about the quality of services being provided there. Asked about the quality of food being provided at the GGH, a dietician informed the Minister that food was being served in such a way …

One more GBS death reported at Andhra's Guntur GGH
3 weeks, 4 days ago

One more GBS death reported at Andhra's Guntur GGH

New Indian Express  

GUNTUR: A patient undergoing treatment for Guillain-Barré Syndrome at Guntur Government General Hospital reportedly passed away on Wednesday. Health Minister ensures availability of medicines Health Minister Y Satya Kumar Yadav conducted a surprise inspection at the Government General Hospital in Vijayawada on Wednesday, focusing on medicine availability and hospital efficiency. At the pharmacy, he reviewed stock levels and directed officials …

Two more die of suspected Guillain-Barré Syndrome in Pune; toll rises to 11 in Maharashtra
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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Two more die of suspected Guillain-Barré Syndrome in Pune; toll rises to 11 in Maharashtra

The Hindu  

The fatality counts due to suspected Guillain-Barré Syndrome rose to 11 as ofFebruary 18, 2025, of these 4 deaths were confirmed as GBS and 7 were reported suspected deaths, informed the Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme officials from the Public Health Department of Maharashtra. The man from Pune’s Daund, died in a State-run Sassoon General Hospital of suspected GBS case on …

GGH Guntur in denial mode on mortality due to GBS
3 weeks, 6 days ago

GGH Guntur in denial mode on mortality due to GBS

The Hindu  

The Government General Hospital Guntur, which is in news after the death of a patient suffering with the Guillain-Barre syndrome on February 16, appears to be in the denial mode. The GGH Guntur has submitted the three years data related to it to the government, following the review meeting held by both Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu and Minister for …

GBS outbreak in Pune: 183 cases diagnosed, 9 deaths reported
3 weeks, 6 days ago

GBS outbreak in Pune: 183 cases diagnosed, 9 deaths reported

India TV News  

GBS outbreak in Pune: 183 cases diagnosed, 9 deaths reported Pune is witnessing a surge in Guillain-Barré Syndrome cases, with 183 diagnosed and 9 deaths reported. Pune is witnessing a surge in cases of Guillain-Barré Syndrome, with 183 confirmed diagnoses and 28 suspected cases reported. The affected patients are distributed across various regions: 42 patients from Pune Municipal Corporation 94 …

Naidu asks health officials to identify reasons for GBS
1 month ago

Naidu asks health officials to identify reasons for GBS

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has directed the health authorities to analyse the reasons for the spread of the Guillain Barre Syndrome, case by case. Naidu reviewed the situation with Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav and Health Special Chief Secretary Krishna Babu on Monday. The 301 GBS cases were registered at 10 of the 17 major government hospitals. Cited …

Two deaths from Guillain-Barré Syndrome in Andhra Pradesh, 17 cases reported
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1 month ago

Two deaths from Guillain-Barré Syndrome in Andhra Pradesh, 17 cases reported

India Today  

A 45-year-old woman and a 10-year-old boy have died of Guillain-Barré Syndrome, a rare autoimmune neurological disorder, in Andhra Pradesh over the past 10 days, Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav confirmed on Monday. The Minister stated that Kamalamma succumbed to the disease at Government General Hospital in Guntur on Sunday, while the minor boy passed away at a private medical …

Guillain-Barre Syndrome cases: situation is under control in Andhra Pradesh, says Health Minister Satya Kumar
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1 month ago

Guillain-Barre Syndrome cases: situation is under control in Andhra Pradesh, says Health Minister Satya Kumar

The Hindu  

Andhra Pradesh Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav has said the Guillain-Barre Syndrome is not a communicable disease, and the situation is well under control in the State. Addressing the media in Anantapur on Saturday, Mr. Satya Kumar said the government was reviewing the situation arising out of registration of the GBS cases in the State. Five cases of GBS were …

Visakhapatnam reports six cases of Guillain-Barre Syndrome
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1 month ago

Visakhapatnam reports six cases of Guillain-Barre Syndrome

The Hindu  

The city has reported six cases of Guillain-Barre Syndrome as on Saturday. While five are undergoing treatment at King George Hospital, another person was admitted to a private hospital, as per the Medical & Health Department authorities. KGH Superintendent Sivananda said that among the five patients undergoing treatment, four are aged around 30 years, while another person is around 60 …

17 persons undergoing treatment for Guillain-Barre Syndrome in Andhra Pradesh, says official
1 month ago

17 persons undergoing treatment for Guillain-Barre Syndrome in Andhra Pradesh, says official

The Hindu  

Seventeen people are undergoing treatment for Guillain-Barre Syndrome in different Government General Hospitals in Andhra Pradesh as of Friday, according to the information shared by Health Special Chief Secretary M.T. Mr. Krishna Babu said that 53 GBS cases were reported in the State between November 1, 2024 and February 14, 2025. One death owing to GBS has been reported, confirmed …

GBS outbreak: Cases in Maharashtra rise to 207, woman's death in Kolhapur suspected to be from disease
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1 month ago

GBS outbreak: Cases in Maharashtra rise to 207, woman's death in Kolhapur suspected to be from disease

India TV News  

Cases of suspected and confirmed Guillain-Barre Syndrome in Maharashtra have reached 207 after two cases were detected, a health official said. Meanwhile, though the official death toll remained unchanged at eight as per the state health department, a suspected fatality from the ailment was reported from Kolhapur. GBS scare: Will bring law for clean water supply, fines for polluters, says …

17 Guillain-Barre Syndrome patients under treatment at government hospitals in Andhra Pradesh
1 month ago

17 Guillain-Barre Syndrome patients under treatment at government hospitals in Andhra Pradesh

New Indian Express  

VIJAYAWADA/ GUNTUR : Seventeen patients diagnosed with Guillain-Barré Syndrome are currently receiving treatment at Government General Hospitals across the State, including five at the Guntur GGH, where two patients were recently discharged. The Health, Medical and Family Welfare Department reports that 10 to 15 GBS cases requiring intensive care are treated a month on average at major hospitals, including KGH …

1st Guillain-Barré Syndrome death in Mumbai as 53-year-old man dies of infection
1 month ago

1st Guillain-Barré Syndrome death in Mumbai as 53-year-old man dies of infection

India Today  

A 53-year-old man has died of Guillain-Barré Syndrome at a hospital in Mumbai, the first fatality here due to the nerve disorder, officials said on Wednesday. The patient, a resident of Mumbai's Wadala area and working as a ward boy in a civic-run hospital, had sometime back visited Pune, which has witnessed the GBS outbreak, they said. "Sixteen days before …

Andhra Pradesh on high alert after first GBS death
1 month ago

Andhra Pradesh on high alert after first GBS death

New Indian Express  

VIJAYAWADA: The AP government has been placed on high alert following the death of a 10-year-old boy from Guillain-Barré syndrome in Srikakulam district. The boy’s death has raised concerns among health officials due to the rarity of such cases in children. Srikakulam District Collector Swapnil Dinakar Pundkar assured that while a case has been reported, GBS is neither an epidemic …

1st GBS death reported in Mumbai
1 month ago

1st GBS death reported in Mumbai

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: After the surge in Pune, Mumbai reported its first death due to Guillain-Barré Syndrome, on Wednesday as a 53-year-old man succumbed to the rare nerve disorder after a prolonged battle with the virus. The death has come just days after Mumbai reported its first confirmed case of GBS in a 64-year-old woman. These advisories recommend boiling drinking water before …

GBS outbreak: Mumbai reports first GBS death; death toll raises to 8 in Maharashtra
1 month ago

GBS outbreak: Mumbai reports first GBS death; death toll raises to 8 in Maharashtra

The Hindu  

Mumbai has reported its first death due to the Guillain-Barre Syndrome, raising the total death toll in Maharashtra to eight. The patient was admitted to Nair Hospital on January 23, after he complained of weakness in his legs and later shifted to the Intensive Care Unit, confirmed BMC Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani. The 41 patients are from Pune Municipal Corporation, 94 …

Seven GBS suspected deaths reported, total GBS cases reach 197
1 month ago

Seven GBS suspected deaths reported, total GBS cases reach 197

The Hindu  

Another Guillain-Barré Syndrome suspected death was reported in Maharashtra’s Pune district, raising the death count to seven. However, four deaths are confirmed as GBS, while three are reported to be the suspected deaths, health officials said on Tuesday. Among them, two suspected new GBS cases were from today, and the remaining three cases were from previous days. Among the total …

GBS outbreak: Five more suspected cases detected in Pune overall, tally rises to 197
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1 month ago

GBS outbreak: Five more suspected cases detected in Pune overall, tally rises to 197

India TV News  

The health department officials on Tuesday confirmed five new suspected and confirmed cases of Guillain-Barre Syndrome in Pune, taking the official tally of suspected to 197. The five patients of the rare nerve disease in Pune comprised two fresh cases and three from previous days, an official from the health department said. On February 6, PMC sealed 30 private water …

Mumbai reports first death due to Guillain-Barre Syndrome, state toll reaches 8
1 month ago

Mumbai reports first death due to Guillain-Barre Syndrome, state toll reaches 8

India Today  

A 53-year-old man died due to Guillain-Barre Syndrome at a Mumbai hospital on Tuesday, marking the city's first fatality due to the rare nerve disorder. Sharing an update on GBS, the Maharashtra Health Department said five new cases were recorded in the state today. As per the Maharashtra health department till February 11, a total of 192 people have been …

Five more suspected GBS cases in Pune; overall tally rises to 197
1 month ago

Five more suspected GBS cases in Pune; overall tally rises to 197

New Indian Express  

PUNE: The tally of suspected and confirmed Guillain-Barre Syndrome cases in Maharashtra's Pune region has reached 197 with the detection of five more patients of the rare nerve disorder, according to health department officials. The five patients here comprised two fresh cases and three from previous days, an official from the health department said on Tuesday. At least 40 patients …

GBS outbreak: Total tally in Maharashtra rises to 184; 21 patients on ventilator
1 month, 1 week ago

GBS outbreak: Total tally in Maharashtra rises to 184; 21 patients on ventilator

India TV News  

GBS outbreak in Maharashtra has kept the authorities on alert. As per an official statement by the health department, at least 35 patients are from Pune Municipal Corporation, 88 from newly added villages in the PMC area, 25 from the Pimpri Chinchwad civic limits, 24 from Pune Rural and eight from other districts. Mumbai's first GBS case Mumbai reported its …

Mumbai reports its first suspected GBS case
1 month, 1 week ago

Mumbai reports its first suspected GBS case

The Hindu  

Mumbai on Friday reported its first suspected Guillain-Barré Syndrome case. A 64-year-old Andheri resident was hospitalised after being diagnosed with the rare nerve disorder and is undergoing treatment in the Intensive Care Unit, as per Mumbai civic officials. The total suspected GBS cases in Maharashtra were 173 till Thursday and the number increased to 180 on Friday, with four new …

Mumbai reports first case of Guillain-Barre Syndrome; 64-year-old woman infected
1 month, 1 week ago

Mumbai reports first case of Guillain-Barre Syndrome; 64-year-old woman infected

Live Mint  

Mumbai has reported its first case of Guillain-Barré Syndrome amid a rise in cases in the neighbouring city of Pune. Talking to PTI, BMC's commissioner and its state-appointed administrator Bhushan Gagrani confirmed that the 64-year-old female GBS patient was currently undergoing treatment in the Intensive Care Unit of a civic-run hospital. In a swift response to the growing GBS outbreak, …

GBS outbreak: Mumbai reports first case of Guillain-Barre Syndrome, 64-year-old woman infected
1 month, 1 week ago

GBS outbreak: Mumbai reports first case of Guillain-Barre Syndrome, 64-year-old woman infected

India TV News  

GBS outbreak: Mumbai has recorded its first case of Guillain-Barre Syndrome, a rare but serious neurological disorder, according to civic officials. Maharashtra records over 170 cases of GBS On Thursday, Maharashtra's Health Department reported a growing number of suspected Guillain-Barre Syndrome cases, with 173 individuals detected so far. In a swift response to the growing GBS outbreak, the Pune Municipal …

GBS outbreak: Three new suspected Guillain-Barre Syndrome cases detected, tally rises to 173 in Maharashtra
1 month, 1 week ago

GBS outbreak: Three new suspected Guillain-Barre Syndrome cases detected, tally rises to 173 in Maharashtra

India TV News  

GBS outbreak: As many as three new suspected cases of Guillain-Barre Syndrome cases were reported today in Maharashtra, according to the Maharashtra Health Department. With this, the number of people suspected to have contracted Guillain-Barre Syndrome in Maharashtra reached 173 on Thursday. Of these, 1 death was confirmed as GBS and 5 suspected deaths were reported, according to the Maharashtra …

1 more death due to GBS in Maharashtra, total cases rise to 173
1 month, 1 week ago

1 more death due to GBS in Maharashtra, total cases rise to 173

India Today  

One more death due to Guillain-Barre syndrome in Maharashtra was reported and three new cases of the disease were detected in the state on Thursday, taking the total tally to 173. GBS is a rare neurological condition in which the body's immune system attacks the nerves, leading to weakness, numbness or even paralysis. According to the Mayo Clinic, around a …

INTERVIEW | A Comprehensive Case Investigation Could Reveal the True Cause of the GBS Outbreak: Dr Pradeep Awate
1 month, 1 week ago

INTERVIEW | A Comprehensive Case Investigation Could Reveal the True Cause of the GBS Outbreak: Dr Pradeep Awate

The Hindu  

Published : Feb 04, 2025 18:53 IST - 5 MINS READ Pune’s Guillain-Barré Syndrome outbreak has alerted Maharashtra’s and the country’s healthcare system. Pune’s recent surge in Zika virus, gastroenteritis, and dengue cases is alarming and requires urgent control measures. For example, in Maharashtra, with its population of 140 million, 2,800 GBS cases per year would be considered normal. In …

What is Guillain-Barre syndrome? The deadly disease on the rise in India
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1 month, 1 week ago

What is Guillain-Barre syndrome? The deadly disease on the rise in India

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Five people are believed to …

GBS outbreak: Five new suspected cases detected in Maharashtra, tally at 163
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1 month, 1 week ago

GBS outbreak: Five new suspected cases detected in Maharashtra, tally at 163

India TV News  

In the latest development, five new suspected cases of Guillain-Barre Syndrome have been identified in Maharashtra, a health official said. The latest cases of the rare nerve disorder have raised the tally to 163 in Maharashtra, the officials added. The 163 suspected cases comprise 32 from Pune city, 86 from newly added villages in Pune Municipal Corporation limits, 18 from …

Suspected Guillain-Barre Syndrome cases rise to 163 in Maharashtra
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Suspected Guillain-Barre Syndrome cases rise to 163 in Maharashtra

The Hindu  

The number of people suspected to have contracted Guillain-Barre Syndrome in Maharashtra rose to 163 on Monday, from 158 the previous day. The number of confirmed cases of the rare auto-immune neurological disorder stood at 127 on Monday, with 28 of them on ventilator support, on Monday, according to data from the State Public Health Department. The Public Health Department …

Guillain Barre Syndrome: 149 Suspected Patients, 5 Dead And 28 On Ventilator
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Guillain Barre Syndrome: 149 Suspected Patients, 5 Dead And 28 On Ventilator

ABP News  

The count of suspected Guillain-Barré Syndrome deaths in Pune has risen to five, with the total number of suspected cases now at 149. According to Pune district health authorities, efforts are ongoing to monitor and manage the rising cases, with special attention to critically ill patients requiring intensive care support. As per the Guillain-Barré Syndrome statistics shared by Maharashtra health …

Guillain-Barré Syndrome: Andhra Pradesh government allays public fear
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Guillain-Barré Syndrome: Andhra Pradesh government allays public fear

New Indian Express  

VIJAYAWADA: The State government has issued a statement saying that there is no cause for concern regarding the reports of an outbreak of Guillain-Barré Syndrome in neighbouring Maharashtra, emphasising that the condition is rare and manageable with timely medical intervention. Guillain-Barré Syndrome is a neurological disorder where the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks peripheral nerves, often leading to symptoms like …

GBS outbreak: Suspected death toll from virus in Maharashtra reaches five | Latest updates
1 month, 2 weeks ago

GBS outbreak: Suspected death toll from virus in Maharashtra reaches five | Latest updates

India TV News  

In Maharashtra, the suspected death toll due to the GBS virus has reached five, with 149 suspected cases reported. Symptoms of GBS and preventive measures GBS is one of the medical conditions in a person's central nervous system involving the immune mechanism attacking the outer nerves, particularly after a specific bacterial or viral infection. Recommended precautionary measures by experts Drinking …

Guillain-Barre Syndrome: 5 suspected deaths in Maharashtra, 28 on ventilator
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Guillain-Barre Syndrome: 5 suspected deaths in Maharashtra, 28 on ventilator

India Today  

A total of five suspected deaths due to Guillain-Barre Syndrome have been reported in Maharashtra so far, a state health department statement released on Saturday said. Of the 149 suspected GBS cases in Maharashtra, 34 have been reported from the 20 to 29 age group, while the 50 to 59 age group has seen 25 cases. Guillain-Barre Syndrome is a …

Two more suspected deaths due to GBS recorded in Maharashtra
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Two more suspected deaths due to GBS recorded in Maharashtra

The Hindu  

The fatalities due to suspected Guillain-Barré Syndrome in Maharashtra increased to four on Friday, with a total of 140 patients diagnosed with the medical condition. Of the total cases, 26 patients were detected in Pune Municipal Corporation, 78 are from newly added villages in PMC area, 15 are from Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation, and 10 are from Pune Rural. The …

Guillain-Barré Syndrome cases: Telangana reports first case of 25-year-old woman in critical condition
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Guillain-Barré Syndrome cases: Telangana reports first case of 25-year-old woman in critical condition

The Hindu  

In what is being reported as the first case of Guillain-Barré Syndrome in Telangana, a 25-year-old woman hailing from Siddipet district has been admitted to a private hospital in Hyderabad. According to Consultant Neurologist Dr. Praveen Kumar Yada, the patient has no history of travel to Pune, Maharashtra, where the disease has a relatively higher prevalence. “GBS occurs when the …

Woman diagnosed with Guillain-Barré Syndrome in Siddipet, marking Telangana's first case
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Woman diagnosed with Guillain-Barré Syndrome in Siddipet, marking Telangana's first case

Hindustan Times  

A woman has been diagnosed with Guillain-Barré Syndrome, a rare nerve disorder, in Telangana's Siddipet, marking the first known case of the disease in the state, news agency PTI reported. Initially, the woman received treatment at another hospital for a week, but as her condition worsened, she was transferred to KIMS Hospital in Hyderabad for advanced care. "A 25-year-old woman …

Treatment for Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) included under Ayushman Bharat Arogya Karnataka
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Treatment for Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) included under Ayushman Bharat Arogya Karnataka

The Hindu  

Following the recent outbreak of Guillain-Barre Syndrome, a rare neurological condition in Pune, the Health Department has included Intravenous Immunoglobulin therapy for the treatment of GBS under Ayushman Bharat - Arogya Karnataka health scheme. According to a government order, the government of Karnataka has approved inclusion of IVIG therapy for GBS as an add-on procedure code under 2B category in …

Public health dept issues SOP for GBS patient management; three fresh cases reported in Pune
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Public health dept issues SOP for GBS patient management; three fresh cases reported in Pune

Hindustan Times  

The public health department, on Thursday, issued a series of Standard Operating Procedures to all district collectors in the state for management and surveillance of Guillain-Barré Syndrome cases. For the treatment of GBS patients, the help of Mahatma Jyotirao Phule Jan Arogya Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana, and Chief Minister Relief Fund schemes can be availed. Pune district on …

Telangana reports first case of Guillain-Barre Syndrome, 25-year-old woman on ventilator
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Telangana reports first case of Guillain-Barre Syndrome, 25-year-old woman on ventilator

India TV News  

A 25-year-old woman from Siddipet district in Telangana has been diagnosed with Guillain-Barre Syndrome. Guillain-Barre Syndrome case in Telangana This is the first suspected case of GBS in Hyderabad, coming amid a rise in suspected cases in,Maharashtra. KIMS Hospital, in a official statement said, "a 25-year-old woman from Siddipet, Telangana, is currently admitted and is put on a ventilator support …

Telangana woman diagnosed with GBS disease, first known case in state
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Telangana woman diagnosed with GBS disease, first known case in state

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: A woman from Siddipet district in Telangana has been diagnosed with Guillain-Barré Syndrome, a rare nerve disorder, that is currently prevalent in some parts of Pune and surrounding areas, making it the first known case in the state. "A 25-year-old woman from Siddipet, Telangana, is currently admitted and is put on a ventilator support treatment at KIMS Hospital after …

Maharashtra reports third death due to Guillain-Barre Syndrome in Pune, total death toll rises to 3
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Maharashtra reports third death due to Guillain-Barre Syndrome in Pune, total death toll rises to 3

India TV News  

Maharashtra on Friday reported the third death due to the Guillain-Barre Syndrome, commonly known as GBS virus. Image Source : INDIA TVMaharashtra reports third death due to Guillain-Barre Syndrome. The Union Health Ministry has deputed a high-level multi-disciplinary team to Pune to aid state authorities in instituting interventions and managing the spurt in suspected and confirmed cases of Guillain Barre …

GBS outbreak: 140 suspected cases of Guillain-Barre Syndrome reported, 18 patients on ventilator | Updates
1 month, 2 weeks ago

GBS outbreak: 140 suspected cases of Guillain-Barre Syndrome reported, 18 patients on ventilator | Updates

India TV News  

The number of suspected cases of Guillain-Barre Syndrome has reached 140 with four suspected deaths due to the disease in Maharashtra. Of the 140 suspected cases, 98 are diagnosed as confirmed GBS cases, the Public Health Department said in a press note on Friday. It also mentioned that 18 patients afflicted with this autoimmune disorder are currently on ventilators, adding …

GBS Deaths Rise To 2, Fresh Cases Include 9 From Outside Pune
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

GBS Deaths Rise To 2, Fresh Cases Include 9 From Outside Pune

ABP News  

The Maharashtra Public Health Department reported on Wednesday that the fatality count in the ongoing Guillain-Barré Syndrome outbreak has risen to two, with 16 new suspected cases detected in Pune and other districts. As per a report in the Times Of India, the State Public Health Laboratory has detected bacterial contamination in eight water sources across Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad, offering …

GBS patients: Pune civic body reserves 40 beds sans experts
1 month, 2 weeks ago

GBS patients: Pune civic body reserves 40 beds sans experts

Hindustan Times  

The Pune Municipal Corporation has reserved 40 hospital beds, including 10 with ventilators, for treatment of Guillain-Barré Syndrome cases even as the facility lacks regular monitoring by experts. According to experts, a 10-bed ventilator facility to handle GBS patients will require experts like neuro physicians, intensivists, assistant intensivists, infectious diseases physicians, physicians, critical care consultants, physiotherapists, and trained nurses to …

GBS outbreak: Maharashtra reports 130 Guillain-Barre Syndrome cases, 73 confirmed | Latest updates
1 month, 2 weeks ago

GBS outbreak: Maharashtra reports 130 Guillain-Barre Syndrome cases, 73 confirmed | Latest updates

India TV News  

The total number of suspected cases of Guillain-Barre Syndrome in Maharashtra has gone up to 130, and 73 confirmed cases, said the press release by Maharashtra Public Health Department on Wednesday. Current situation of GBS cases Total suspected cases 130 Patients on ventilator support 20 Suspected deaths 2 ICMR probing; no definite cause established yet The Indian Council of Medical …

Investigations still on to identify cause behind Guillain-Barre Syndrome spurt: ICMR chief
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Investigations still on to identify cause behind Guillain-Barre Syndrome spurt: ICMR chief

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Director General of Indiathe n Council of Medical Research Dr Rajiv Bahl said that they are still investigating the cause behind the sudden spike in Guillain-Barre Syndrome cases in Maharashtra. “Lots of samples have been collected and are being tested at the National Institute of Virology, Pune, to find out the common link or rather say what infection …

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