Medical experts review crisis; DM denies Guillain-Barré syndrome cases in city
Madhya Pradesh: Collector Shivam Verma held a detailed review meeting on Sunday with teams of expert doctors and scientists from Kolkata, Delhi, and Bhopal to investigate the spread of waterborne diseases in Bhagirathpura and strengthen measures to ensure clean drinking water in the area.
He also clarified that no cases of Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) have been reported anywhere in Indore.
The meeting took place at the Smart City Office, where officials from various departments briefed the Collector on the steps being taken to control the situation. Verma stated that specialist teams from Kolkata, Delhi, and Bhopal are actively working in Bhagirathpura, focusing on scientific testing of water samples. He announced that all borewells in the area will be chlorinated, and underground water storage tanks and hoses in the basements of homes will also be cleaned and chlorinated. People will be advised to use borewell water only after this process is complete.
