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27 Kids Sick After School Meal in Kota
25 Aug
Summary
- 27 children fell ill after consuming a midday meal at a government school.
- Students reported nausea, vomiting, and stomach aches post-meal.
- An inquiry has been ordered to determine the cause of the students' illness.
In Kota, Rajasthan, a midday meal served at the Poonia Deoria School on Monday led to 27 children falling ill. The affected students, ranging from first to eighth grade, reported experiencing nausea, vomiting, and stomach aches approximately two hours after consuming the meal, which included a pumpkin preparation.
Of the 110 students present, 21 were taken to hospitals in Kota for treatment, with 17 admitted to the New Medical College Hospital and four to a private facility. All students are reported to be in stable condition. School officials noted the students began complaining of uneasiness after dismissal.
Education Minister Madan Dilawar has rushed to Kota to review the situation following the incident. An inquiry is underway to identify the cause, with officials considering factors beyond the meal, such as heat, humidity, or water contamination. The meal was supplied by Annapurna Sahakari Samiti, which provides food to several other schools.
Medical teams are on-site, and formal conclusions await laboratory and medical test results. The attending medical officer confirmed that vomiting was the primary symptom, with children receiving symptomatic treatment. A detailed report has been submitted to the hospital superintendent.
