January 2025

Maharashtra recorded its first fatality due to the rare neurological disorder Guillain-Barré Syndrome, raising an alarm in the medical fraternity. The first case has been that of a 42-year-old woman from Pune, who succumbed to it. The tragic case underlines the need for much greater awareness and preparedness regarding such rare yet critical medical emergencies.

Pune, India – A strange neurological syndrome that has struck 59 residents of the city, popularly known as Guillain-Barré Syndrome, has thrown the medical fraternity into confusion. Health departments have launched investigations into the cause and method of prevention for others. It is known as Guillain-Barré Syndrome, a disease where the body’s immune system mistakenly

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