PCMC Orders Water Testing Amid 15 Suspected Guillain-Barre Syndrome Cases

Pimpri-Chinchwad is taking action with water testing after 15 suspected Guillain-Barre Syndrome cases surfaced, ensuring public safety.

PCMC Orders Water Testing Amid 15 Suspected Guillain-Barre Syndrome Cases
PCMC Orders Water Testing Amid 15 Suspected Guillain-Barre Syndrome Cases

Pimpri-Chinchwad: Recently, there have been 15 suspected cases of Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) in the city. This condition can mess with the immune system and affect nerves, but severe cases are pretty rare. To keep everyone safe, the local municipal corporation is stepping up water testing to make sure the water supply is clean.

They’re not just checking the usual water sources; private wells and tanker-supplied water will also be tested thoroughly. If any contaminated water is found, they’ll act fast to fix the issue.

For those needing treatment, PCMC’s Yashwantrao Chavan Memorial Hospital and other centers are ready to help. Plus, there are free treatment options available under government schemes, which is great news for residents.

So far, all 15 suspected cases are stable, and health teams have checked around 4,000 households in the affected areas without finding more cases. Dr. Laxman Gophane, the Health Medical Officer, reassured everyone that GBS isn’t new and has been seen before. He urged people to stay alert and seek help if they notice symptoms like muscle weakness or tingling. Drinking boiled water and avoiding uncooked food is also a good idea.

If anyone has concerns or symptoms, they should head to a PCMC hospital right away.

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