57 Girls Hospitalized in Ahmedabad Due to Suspected Food Poisoning
57 girls from Ahmedabad hostel taken to hospital with suspected food poisoning
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On April 5, 2023, 57 girls from the Saurashtra Patel girls hostel in Memnagar, Ahmedabad, were hospitalized with suspected food poisoning. While 18 remain admitted, all are reported to be in stable condition. Investigations are ongoing to determine the source of the illness.
- 0157 girls from Saurashtra Patel girls hostel experienced symptoms of food poisoning.
- 0218 girls are currently hospitalized, while others are under observation.
- 03The girls reported abdominal pain, diarrhea, and vomiting.
- 04Some girls consumed fast food from outside, while others ate hostel meals.
- 05Food samples have been collected for investigation by the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation.
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On April 5, 2023, 57 girls from the Saurashtra Patel girls hostel in the Memnagar area of Ahmedabad, Gujarat, were hospitalized due to suspected food poisoning. The girls exhibited symptoms including abdominal pain, diarrhea, and vomiting. Currently, 18 girls remain admitted to Sterling Hospital, but all are reported to be in stable condition. A total of 900 girls reside in the hostel. Initial reports suggest that some of the affected girls had consumed fast food from outside, while others had meals provided at the hostel. Dr. Bhavin Solanki, a medical officer at the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC), stated that a team has collected food samples for further investigation to determine the cause of the illness.
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This incident raises concerns about food safety and hygiene in hostels, potentially affecting the health of students.
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