Some of the pupils who were affected by alleged food poisoning outbreak at the Matric Camp.
FOOD poisoning strikes kasi school.
Parents of matric pupils at Kagisho Secondary School in Bloemfontein, Free State are advised to monitor their kids’ health closely and report any signs of illness to their nearest health facilities. This is following an unconfirmed food poisoning incident at their Matric Camp on Sunday, 9 March.
Two hundred and fourteen pupils showed symptoms including nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal cramps, and fever. They were transported to various hospitals, including Poly Clinic and Pelonomi Casualty. At Poly Clinic, 142 were seen, 67 at Pelonomi Casualty, and five at Pelonomi Netcare.
Free State Department of Health spokesman Mondli Mvambi said about 355 matric pupils were attending Matric Camp at Kagisho Secondary School when the unconfirmed food poisoning outbreak occurred.
“The number of affected pupils has risen since Monday, 10 March with symptoms including nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal cramps, and fever. Immediate medical attention was required, and pupils were taken to local health facilities,” said Mvambi.
Scores of the pupils were admitted to in hospital following a mysterious alleged food poisoning outbreak at the Matric Camp. Photo Supplied
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He said local health authorities have been notified, and the school administration is cooperating fully.
“The Outbreak Response team is monitoring the situation to determine the outbreak’s scope and address any emerging issues. Control measures are being implemented to prevent further spread. Medical treatment and care were provided, with Pelonomi Pharmacy dispatching necessary medications to all affected children,” said Mvambi.
He further said the Environmental Health Practitioners have been activated to investigate the incident’s cause and recommend preventive measures.
“The response has been effectively managed. Only eight pupils remain in casualty awaiting blood test results. They’re receiving intravenous fluids and showing no signs of serious illness,” said Mvambi.
Education spokesman Howard Ndaba urged parents to look after their kids and report any complications to the nearest health facilities.
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