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Pune is grappling with a surge in Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) cases, with 173 suspected instances and six confirmed deaths. Health officials have identified contaminated water as the primary culprit.
Investigations have traced the outbreak to water sources tainted with harmful bacteria, notably Campylobacter jejuni. This pathogen is known to trigger GBS, a rare neurological disorder leading to muscle weakness and paralysis.
In response, the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has shut down 30 water plants suspected of supplying contaminated water. Officials are conducting thorough inspections and have issued advisories urging residents to ensure their drinking water is safe.
Punekars are advised by PMC to boil water before consumption and maintain hygiene to prevent infection. The health department is monitoring the situation closely and has set up helplines for affected individuals. This outbreak underscores the critical importance of maintaining water quality and infrastructure to safeguard public health.
