Central Government Team Arrives in Pune to Address Increasing GBS Cases in Maharashtra, Collaborates with Local Authorities for Emergency Response

1. Emergency Patient Surveys Initiated in Pune and Surrounding Districts
   • Authorities in Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad, and rural areas have conducted emergency patient surveys to assess the spread of infections.
   • Pune Municipal Corporation surveyed 15,761 households, Pimpri-Chinchwad 3,719, and rural areas 7,098 to gather data on affected individuals.
2. Infections Linked to Bacteria and Viruses Identified
   • Rapid response teams have been deployed to inspect high-risk areas for infections.
   • Samples of sewage and blood from patients have been sent to the National Institute of Virology for analysis.
   • Campylobacter jejuni and Norovirus have been identified as the primary infections causing the health crisis in Pune.
   • Water samples from various parts of Pune have been sent for chemical and biological analysis to determine the source of contamination.
3. Financial Assistance Available for Treatment of Critical Patients
   • Patients suffering from Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) in Pune are in critical condition and require intensive care.
   • Treatment costs for GBS patients average over ₹5 lakh per patient.
   • The state government’s Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Jan Arogya Yojana covers the treatment costs, with additional financial aid provided by the Pune Municipal Corporation under the Urban Poor Scheme.
4. Coordinated Efforts Aimed at Mitigating Health Crisis
   • Central and state authorities are working together to address the escalating health challenge in Maharashtra.
   • The coordinated efforts seek to provide timely relief to affected patients and prevent further spread of infections in the region.

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