Pune: The number of Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) cases in Pune has reached alarming levels, with four new cases reported today, taking the total to 111. Among the new patients, one is undergoing intensive care in the ICU.
Concerned by the rising numbers, the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has initiated measures to improve water quality and reduce further risks. In response, automated meters will be installed on wells in areas like Sinhagad Road and Nanded City to monitor the chlorine levels in the water supplied from dams.
Currently, water supplied to local residents is disinfected manually, but there have been challenges in estimating the correct amount of disinfectant. The new system will ensure proper and real-time monitoring to improve water safety.
Four new GBS patients have been admitted to Kamla Nehru Hospital, where one of them is receiving treatment in the ICU. Injections required for treating GBS have also been made available at the hospital, and free treatment is being offered to patients.
Since the outbreak began, 111 cases of GBS have been reported in Pune. While some patients are being treated at government facilities, others are receiving care at private hospitals.
Breakdown of GBS Cases by Hospitals
The distribution of GBS cases across hospitals is as follows:
Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital: 26 patients
Sassoon Hospital: 21 patients
Kashibai Navale Hospital: 09 patients
Sahyadri Deccan: 07 patients
Poona Hospital: 05 patients
Bharati Vidyapeeth Hospital: 04 patients
YCM Hospital: 04 patients
Pulse Hospital: 03 patients
Sainath Hospital: 03 patients
District Hospital: 02 patients
Global Hospital: 02 patients
Shreeyans Hospital: 02 patients
13 other hospitals: 1 patient each
Breakdown by Age Groups
The cases have been distributed across various age groups:
0 to 9 years: 19 patients
10 to 19 years: 15 patients
20 to 29 years: 20 patients
30 to 39 years: 13 patients
40 to 49 years: 12 patients
50 to 59 years: 13 patients
60 to 69 years: 08 patients
70 years and above: 01 patient
PMC officials believe that the installation of automated monitoring systems will help mitigate further cases. Kamla Nehru Hospital has assured citizens that they are equipped to provide the required treatments, including free care for those in need.
