By Ashok Naidu
A total of 30 children of Eklavya Residential School, situated in Jagdalpur in Bastar district of Chhattisgarh, are suffering from food poisoning after they suddenly experienced vomiting and diarrhea after breakfast in the school.
As the health of the children began deteriorating, the administration of the school quickly responded by calling ambulances and admitting them to Maharani Hospital and Dimrapal District Hospital. After the primary treatment, the health of 23 children improved, and were discharged from the hospital. But, the rest seven children are still under treatment.
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Dr. Sanjay Prasad, Superintendent of Maharani Hospital, confirmed that the condition of the rest of the seven children is stable and all are out of danger.
Upon learning that 30 children had fallen ill simultaneously, BJP state president and Jagdalpur MLA Kiran Dev visited the hospital to check on their health. He also inquired about the deteriorating health of the children.
Investigation Launched In Eklavya Residential School
In response to the incident, Salikram Pachori, Principal of Eklavya Residential School, explained that various activities were held on Thursday to celebrate Sports Day, which left the children visibly exhausted. They were given milk before dinner and had breakfast on Friday morning.
The principal stated that indigestion caused the children to fall ill, with around 30 of them experiencing continuous vomiting and diarrhoea. As soon as their health deteriorated, a total of 108 ambulances were called to the school.
Bastar district Collector Vijay Dayaram stated that the children are in stable condition. A team has been established to investigate the cause of the mass illness at Eklavya Residential School. If negligence is discovered, stringent action will be taken against those responsible, he assured.
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