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GBS outbreak in Pune declines, only 17 active cases remain

No new cases reported in four days; assistance under urban poor scheme ended on March 1

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Health officials had circulated bleaching powder packs to tankers to clean the water

Health officials had circulated bleaching powder packs to tankers to clean the water

The Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) outbreak in Pune has shown a significant decline, bringing relief to residents and health authorities. The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has reported no new cases in the last four days, indicating that containment efforts and preventive measures have been effective. Dr Vaishali Jadhav, assistant health officer of Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC), said, "No new cases under PMC jurisdiction from the last couple of days, especially from the second week of February."

The first Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) case in Pune was reported on January 9. The number of cases increased to double digits, with the highest number of cases recorded on January 20. The first suspected GBS case was hospitalised on January 9. The peak period was from January 18 to January 24, during which 77 cases were reported. The number of new cases declined by the last week of January.

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