Ban Ho Commune: Clarifying the cause of 36 students suspected of food poisoning

The People's Committee of Ban Ho commune is coordinating with relevant agencies to clarify the cause of 36 students of Ban Ho Primary Boarding School for Ethnic Minorities suspected of food poisoning.

Previously, on the afternoon of October 21, at Ban Ho Primary Boarding School, Ban Ho commune, a number of boarding students showed symptoms of nausea, vomiting, stomachache, dizziness... after lunch and dinner that day.

Lunch consisted of white rice, ginger fried chicken, pumpkin soup with minced meat and watermelon; dinner consisted of white rice, braised pork belly, roasted peanuts with fish sauce, and cabbage soup. After the meals, 36 students showed signs of digestive problems.

Leaders of Ban Ho commune were present to assess the situation and encourage students suspected of food poisoning. (Photo: Provided by Ban Ho commune People's Committee)

The school promptly took the children to Ban Ho Commune Health Station for first aid, then transferred them to Thanh Phu Regional General Clinic (Muong Bo Commune) for monitoring and treatment. Here, the children were induced to vomit, given fluids and electrolytes, and had their health monitored.

By 8:00 a.m. on October 22, 33/36 students had stabilized and were brought back to school to continue studying; the remaining 3 students also returned to school as usual on October 23.

36 students have stabilized their health and returned to normal study. (Provided by Ban Ho Commune People's Committee)

Immediately after the incident, the health department took food samples and specimens for testing to determine the cause. Local authorities increased coordination with relevant agencies to investigate and clarify the incident; at the same time, tightened inspection and supervision of food hygiene and safety at boarding school kitchens to ensure the health of students.

Lao Cai Newspaper will continue to inform when there is an official investigation conclusion from the authorities.

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