The patient's health deteriorated, and he passed away on January 30, 2025, according to a press note issued by the health department of Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation on Friday.

Amid an outbreak of Guillain-Barré Syndrome in Pune, health authorities recommend hand hygiene and caution against contaminated water. A central health team is aiding local officials, while guidelines stress safe drinking practices and food preparation to prevent further cases.

The patient, who worked as a driver with a cab service, was admitted to the Yashwantrao Chavan Memorial Hospital (YCMH) in Pimpri Chinchwad on January 21.

Last week, three experts from National Institute of Virology (NIV), Pune, were already supporting the local authorities. However, as the cases are constantly rising, the central team has been expanded

Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) is a rare but serious autoimmune disorder that affects the peripheral nervous system, leading to symptoms such as weakness, numbness, and in severe cases, paralysis. Recently,

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has issued an alert regarding a potential outbreak of Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) in Pune district. The state health department has taken proactive measures to monitor the situation closely.