India, Feb. 10 -- After an initial laxity, the Pune Municipal Corporation's (PMC) intensified measures have led to a decline in Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) cases. The city has now witnessed a downward trend, with only a few fresh cases being reported and the situation is under control, said the officials.

Pune district has reported an unusual spike in GBS cases since January 9, 2025. Cases were reported in clusters from areas like Nande Gaon, Dhayari, Kirkitwadi, and Khadakwasla, amongst others. Most cases were reported in the newly added villages of PMC. On Monday, the district reported 8 fresh GBS-suspect cases.

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