Union Health Minister Nadda chairs meeting on GBS condition in Maharashtra

ANI February 4, 2025 360 views

The Union Health Minister JP Nadda held a crucial video conference with Maharashtra's top health officials to discuss the recent Guillain-Barre Syndrome outbreak. During the meeting, Nadda reviewed the state's public health measures and emphasized the importance of containment and continuous monitoring. The discussion covered testing, treatment, and strategies to understand the outbreak's root causes. Maharashtra has currently reported 149 suspected cases, with 124 confirmed, making this a significant health concern.

"The situation was contained and under continuous monitoring" - JP Nadda, Union Health Minister
Union Health Minister Nadda chairs meeting on GBS condition in Maharashtra
New Delhi, February 3: Union Health Minister JP Nadda chaired a high-level video conference meeting on Monday with Maharashtra's key health and medical ministers to review the situation regarding the outbreak of Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) in the state, as per a release.

Key Points

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Nadda reviews public health measures for GBS outbreak

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Maharashtra reports 149 suspected and 124 confirmed cases

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State ministers collaborate on comprehensive health response

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Exploring potential causes to prevent future occurrences

According to the release, the meeting included Maharashtra Health Minister Prakash Abitkar, Medical Education Minister Hasan Mushrif, and Jal Shakti Minister Gulab Raghunath Rao Patil. Also present were the Minister of State for Health Prataprao Jadhav and senior officials from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), as well as the Maharashtra government.

A situation update was presented by the Maharashtra government including public health measures taken by the state.

The Union Health Minister reviewed the public health measures being undertaken by the state health authorities including testing and treatment of patients affected by GBS.

He appreciated the endeavours put forth by the State health officials in handling the GBS outbreak. He emphasised that the situation was contained and under continuous monitoring.

Nadda also advised the state to work in coordination with the Centre to explore the possible causes of the outbreak to prevent recurrences in future.

He assured the State government of all support in the management of the disease.

As of Saturday, the total number of suspected cases of Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) rose to 149, with 124 confirmed cases, according to a press release from the Maharashtra Health Department.

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