- WHO teams are on the ground in Pune, training health workers to conduct active case searches in the community to identify, diagnose, and treat suspected cases of Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS).
- Working with Pune Municipal Corporation and state and district authorities, WHO medical officers are tracing and testing suspected cases, as well as analyzing epidemiology and trends to support epidemic investigation.
- WHO teams are validating household visits, monitoring responses by health officials, and participating in reviews at the state, district, and corporation levels.
- Dr. Roderico H. Ofrin, WHO Representative to India, emphasizes the importance of empowering and supporting health workers as the first line of defense against outbreaks.
- GBS is a rare condition with an unknown cause, but Pune Municipal Corporation is promoting public health interventions such as food and hand hygiene, and safe water practices for disease management.
- While there is no cure for GBS, treatments can speed up recovery and reduce symptoms. Immunotherapy, such as plasma exchange or intravenous immunoglobulin, is used during the acute phase. Rehabilitation services may be needed for long-term muscle weakness.
Stay informed and take precautions to protect yourself and your community from GBS.
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