The Pune civic body has also requested land from the irrigation department for a water treatment plant for areas affected by Guillain-Barré Syndrome, including Nanded, Nandoshi, Kirkatwadi, and Khadakwasla.

Chartered accountant Pravin Vibhute, 41, passed away on Monday, leaving behind his mother, younger brother Prashant, and wife and two daughters, aged 9 and 5.

As Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) cases continue to rise in Pune, the water in the city has now come under the scanner of authorities. Although the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has maintained that the water provided by them is not contaminated,

The situation has raised concerns, prompting health experts to issue a warning about potential causes of the rare but treatable condition

A 41-year-old chartered accountant from Pune has become the first confirmed casualty of the Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) outbreak in the city, with cases rising to 111 in just under three weeks. The Maharashtra health department has involved experts from Delhi and Bengaluru to assess the situation and guide public health measures.

Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is rare, but most cases follow an infection with a virus or bacteria. GBS affects the nerves that control muscle movement and impacts immune system.