Mumbai Records First Guillain-Barré Syndrome Death as Maharashtra Toll Reaches Eight

A 53-year-old man in Mumbai succumbed to the rare neurological disorder, with Pune emerging as a hotspot for cases in the state.

The deceased, Subhash Dete, a 53-year-old BMC hospital worker, passed away at Mumbai's Nair Hospital after battling Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS).
Maharashtra has reported a total of eight GBS-related deaths, with 197 suspected and confirmed cases, primarily concentrated in Pune and surrounding areas.
GBS is a rare autoimmune disorder that attacks the peripheral nerves, often triggered by bacterial or viral infections, causing symptoms like muscle weakness and paralysis.
The Maharashtra government has initiated measures, including water quality monitoring and sanitation efforts, as contaminated water is suspected to be linked to some cases.
A multidisciplinary team from the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare is working with state health officials to manage and contain the situation.