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Over the span of two days, a concerning incident unfolded as more than 324 students from Kwa Bhaca High School found themselves rushed to healthcare facilities due to symptoms of vomiting and diarrhea.
Over the span of two days, a concerning incident unfolded as more than 324 students from Kwa Bhaca High School found themselves rushed to healthcare facilities due to symptoms of vomiting and diarrhea.
This occurrence follows a string of suspected food poisoning cases reported in various schools across South Africa, including incidents in the Eastern Cape towards the end of the previous year.
Expressing concern for the affected students, Eastern Cape MEC for Health, Nomakosazana Meth, conveyed her wishes for their prompt recovery, affirming confidence in the quality of care provided. She commended the dedicated healthcare workers for their unwavering commitment to preserving lives.
Expressing concern for the affected students, Eastern Cape MEC for Health, Nomakosazana Meth, conveyed her wishes for their prompt recovery, affirming confidence in the quality of care provided. She commended the dedicated healthcare workers for their unwavering commitment to preserving lives.
One student, reflecting on the ordeal, described it as challenging but reassured that some of their peers have already returned from the hospital. There are unverified reports suggesting that this incident is not isolated, with rumors circulating about a similar occurrence in the school the previous year. Despite the unsettling events, all students are reported to be in stable condition and are receiving attentive care from healthcare professionals.
