After multiple cases of Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) were reported in Pune, Mumbai has now recorded its first case in 2025—a 64-year-old woman from Andheri West. Dr Daksha Shah, executive health officer,

GBS begins with tingling or numbness in the feet and hands, followed by muscle weakness and difficulty moving joints. Symptoms worsen over two to four weeks, typically starting in the arms and legs. The reported mortality rate varies between three and 13%, depending on severity and quality of health care support.

The Pune region has reported 180 suspected cases of Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS), with 146 cases confirmed and six deaths. Mumbai identified its first case in a 64-year-old woman. Authorities are investigating water contamination as the cause,

The number of suspected Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) cases in the Pune region reached 180 on Friday, following the detection of seven new cases. GBS is a rare condition in which a person's immune system attacks the peripheral nerves,

Maharashtra has seen a surge in suspected Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) cases to 170, with 132 confirmed. Out of these, 5 suspected deaths have been reported.

The World Health Organization (WHO) is supporting health authorities in Maharashtra to respond to suspected and confirmed cases of Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) in Pune. Chetan Khade, the surveillance medical officer of WHO,

When the first outbreak happened in Pune, all heads turned and started to panic. What was this new infectious intruder? How many more epidemics or pandemics can the human civilisation sustain — Covid was bad enough,