Thane Zilla Parishad Launches Water Safety Drive Amid GBS Outbreak

The Thane Zilla Parishad in Maharashtra has initiated a water disinfection campaign in rural areas due to a spike in Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) cases, particularly in Pune. The initiative involves inspecting over 5,430 water sources to ensure clean water access as part of the 'Jal Jeevan Mission'.

The Thane Zilla Parishad in Maharashtra has embarked on a mission to disinfect water sources in rural areas in response to a surge in Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS), notably in Pune.

The water disinfection drive aims to inspect over 5,430 sources across various public and institutional locations, ensuring clean water access for rural families as part of the 'Jal Jeevan Mission'.

This initiative comes as a preventive measure against the spread of GBS, a condition where the immune system attacks peripheral nerves, responsible for muscle weakness and sensory loss.

(With inputs from agencies.)