Fifty-two students from a school in Andhra Pradesh’s Dr. BR Ambedkar Konaseema district found themselves in the throes of food poisoning after consuming breakfast at their hostel. The incident has prompted swift action from authorities as they work to ensure the students’ well-being and investigate the cause behind the outbreak.
District Collector Himanshu Shukla reported that the students began experiencing symptoms such as stomach ache, vomiting, and nausea shortly after consuming breakfast. Without delay, they were transported to a nearby government primary health center, where they received immediate medical attention.
Fortunately, all the affected students are stable and on the path to recovery. However, eight students exhibiting severe symptoms, including high fever and dehydration, were transferred to the Ramachandrapuram Area Hospital for further treatment and observation.
Hospital authorities reassured that the students under their care are stable and closely monitored to ensure their swift recovery. Meanwhile, district medical and health officials, along with Revenue Divisional Officers, have been diligently assessing the situation both at the school and the hospital.
Samples of the food served to the students have been collected for testing, as authorities aim to pinpoint the exact cause of the food poisoning outbreak.
“In Dr. BR Ambedkar Gurukulam Draksharamam, a total of 460 students are staying in the hostel, of which 52 students had mild symptoms of diarrhea,” stated Shukla. “Only eight of them were referred to the area hospital in Ramachandrapuram. They are admitted under the supervision of a pediatrician, and all are stable and recovering,” he added, reassuring the public that there are no severe cases among the 52 affected students.
Pilli Surya Prakash, the Ramachandrapuram constituency in-charge, also paid a visit to the hospital to offer necessary medical assistance to the students. He emphasized that strict action would be taken against those found responsible for the unfortunate incident.
As the investigation continues, authorities remain committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of students across the district, underscoring the importance of stringent food safety measures in educational institutions.
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