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Thursday, January 8, 2026
TopicGuillain-Barré Syndrome

Topic: Guillain-Barré Syndrome

ICMR confirms diarrhoeal pathogen in Guillain-Barre Syndrome case samples but cause of outbreak unclear

This is India's biggest outbreak of Guillain-Barre Syndrome. There are very few instances when high number of GBS cases are reported in a geographical area within short span of time.

8 Guillain-Barré Syndrome deaths recorded in Maharashtra, 1st fatality in Mumbai

The 53-year-old patient admitted to Mumbai's Nair Hospital passed away during treatment. As of 11 February, Maharashtra has reported 192 suspected cases of Guillain-Barré Syndrome.

Pune civic body seals 19 private RO water plants in Nanded amid GBS outbreak

Nanded village area is at the epicentre of Guillain-Barré Syndrome outbreak with 4 fresh cases detected Wednesday.

Centre steps in as Pune struggles with Guillain-Barre Syndrome outbreak; no clarity on trigger yet

Centre has dispatched team of experts after over 110 cases of autoimmune disease were recorded in and around Pune. One person has died and more than 15 are on ventilator support.

Guillain-Barré Syndrome outbreak in Pune: What you need to know about this rare nerve disorder

At least 67 cases have been recorded, most of them in Pune district, of which 13 patients are on ventilator support. Several of the patients in their 30s.

On Camera

Budget 2026 must signal rail reform. End cross-subsidies, privatise operations & services

Rail reform must be politically and socially sustainable. Infrastructure ownership should remain sovereign, while privatisation should be limited to new services and assets.

2025 marked key point in India’s power sector: Clean energy surge pushed coal power into rare decline

Coal-based power generation fell 3% in 2025 while renewable capacity surged to 40% of India’s installed power mix, according to India Power Sector Review 2025 by CREA.

Bangladesh-Pakistan look to expand ties to defence procurement as Dhaka shows ‘interest’ in JF-17s

Pakistan military said it has assured Bangladesh of fast-tracked delivery of Super Mushshak trainer aircraft during high level defence meet held Tuesday.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.