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Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS)0

Author: Dr. Marita Thomas Since 2020, media headlines in India have featured various health crises, including COVID-19, Dengue fever, the Nipah virus, and the Chandipura virus, to name a few. The latest to make headlines is Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS). In Pune, as of January 2025, over 100 people have been diagnosed, with one death reported.

Guillain-Barré Syndrome: A Wake-Up Call for Food and Water Safety 0

Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) is a severe condition where the immune system mistakenly attacks the peripheral nervous system, leading to muscle weakness, tingling sensations, and potential paralysis. Although GBS often follows viral or bacterial infections, recent studies increasingly connect it to contaminated food and water. In Pune, health officials have identified over 100 suspected cases linked

MCA Stadium Enhances Food & Water Safety for T20 Amid GBS Outbreak 0

A to Z, News

January 30, 2025

Report Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) Stadium officials are tightening food and water safety measures for the T20 match between India and England on Friday in Pune, following a GBS outbreak in parts of the city. The state government has issued new guidelines to ensure public health and safety. Santosh Bobde, honorary joint secretary of MCA,

GBS Surge in Pune: 100+ Cases, Experts Stress Food Safety!0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- January 29, 2025
Overview Despite being a rare post-infectious neurological disorder, Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) is spreading rapidly across Pune, with over 100 confirmed cases. A suspected GBS-related death has also been reported in Solapur. Health officials stress the importance of early diagnosis and preventive measures. Campylobacter jejuni: The Bacterial Trigger GBS is often triggered by Campylobacter jejuni, a
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GBS Outbreak in Pune: Water Contamination Suspected as Cause 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- January 24, 2025
Report Pune is witnessing an alarming surge in cases of Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS), with 26 new instances reported in just one week. As of now, at least 59 individuals have been hospitalized in three major hospitals, displaying symptoms of GBS. Most of these cases are concentrated in areas near Sinhagad Road, Dhayari, and Kirkatwadi. In
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FSSAI Grants ‘Eat Right Station’ Certification to 10 Pune Division Railway Stations 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, News
- November 13, 2024
Report The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has awarded the “Eat Right Station” certification to ten railway stations in the Pune division. This certification is part of the larger Eat Right India campaign, which FSSAI leads to ensure food safety and cleanliness in public spaces, particularly at railway stations. Promoting Safe and
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