Pune faces a 'human-made epidemic' as over 100 people are diagnosed with Guillain-Barré Syndrome ( GBS ) due to contaminated water. Experts predict more than 5,000 cases. Learn about the causes and implications. GBS outbreak : Rare neurological disease continues to spread across the state-What is the cause? GBS outbreak in Maharashtra: As cases of GBS surge past 100 in Pune, the Neurological Society of ... Image Credit- MoneyControl As of February 20, 2025, India is confronting a significant outbreak of Guillain-Barré Syndrome ( GBS ), a rare neurological disorder. The epicenter of this outbreak is Maharashtra, particularly Pune, where two recent fatalities—a 26-year-old woman and a 37-year-old man—have increased the state’s death toll to 19. Nationally, GBS has claimed 23 lives, with […] Guillain-Barre Syndrome ( GBS ), a rare but serious neurological disorder, has seen an alarming surge in Pune, with over 100 cases identified. A suspected death linked to GBS has also been reported in Solapur, raising concerns across the region. Health experts are urging the public to understand the causes, symptoms, and preventive measures to mitigate the outbreak's impact.
