Urban Failures and Rising Pollution Blamed for Guillain-Barre Syndrome Outbreak in Pune

NCP member Supriya Sule criticizes Pune's civic administration, blaming poor urban planning and pollution for a Guillain-Barre Syndrome outbreak. Affected by contaminated water, Sule demands government support for medical expenses and emphasizes urgent action to address pollution and infrastructure shortcomings.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Pune | Updated: 30-01-2025 14:04 IST | Created: 30-01-2025 14:04 IST
Urban Failures and Rising Pollution Blamed for Guillain-Barre Syndrome Outbreak in Pune
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Supriya Sule, NCP Lok Sabha member, has strongly criticized the Pune civic administration for what she describes as an urban planning failure, attributing it to the surge in Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) cases in the city. She also highlighted the role of rising pollution in this serious health issue.

Speaking to reporters, Sule underlined the urgent need for scientific analysis into why GBS is prevalent, advocating for government-funded medical assistance for affected individuals. She pointed to contaminated water from a local well in Nanded village as a suspected source of the outbreak, which has already resulted in several deaths.

Sule plans to raise the issue at a district planning and development committee meeting, urging comprehensive measures to control the outbreak. She criticized the approval of new constructions despite inadequate infrastructure, linking these actions to increased pollution levels. Sule pledged opposition cooperation for resolving this crisis.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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