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The state health department has been placed on high alert following the discovery of a second patient infected with Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) in Jharkhand.

 

A seven-year-old girl from Koderma district was admitted to Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) in Ranchi in a critical condition on Saturday. She is currently being treated in the paediatric ward.

 

According to her family, the girl had travelled to Mumbai with them a few days ago, where she fell ill. She received treatment there, but her condition did not improve. Upon returning home, her health further deteriorated, prompting her family to take her to the hospital.

 

In a related case, a five-year-old girl in Ranchi was also diagnosed with Guillain-Barré Syndrome. She is currently admitted to a private hospital, where her condition remains critical, and she has been placed on a ventilator.

 

Dr. Rajkumar, the Director of RIMS, has confirmed that separate beds and ventilators have been made available for patients diagnosed with Guillain-Barré Syndrome. The hospital has the necessary testing facilities, so there is no need for public panic.

 

Jharkhand's Chief Minister, Hemant Soren, is closely monitoring the situation. He has given clear instructions, and the Health Department is following them.

 

Recently, the Chief Minister reviewed the state's preparedness for preventing GBS infection and the arrangements for treating identified patients with health officials.

 

Soren has directed the officials to establish special procedures for identifying GBS patients and ensuring they receive appropriate treatment in hospitals. He has also instructed that extensive public awareness campaigns be launched across the state to prevent GBS infections.

 

The Chief Minister stressed the importance of educating the public on preventing Guillain-Barré Syndrome. He clarified that GBS can spread through contaminated water and raw food.

 

However, he reassured the public that it is not a contagious disease and does not spread from person to person, like the coronavirus. He urged people not to panic and to share this message to help reduce confusion.

 

Awareness, according to Soren, is the most effective way to prevent the disease, and he encouraged citizens to remain informed about the necessary precautions.