In a recent incident that has sparked concern, a significant number of students were admitted to the Namugo health center 3 and MUKJ medical Clinic when students started complaining about stomachache, headache and vomiting immediately after being served posho and beans for lunch.
As a result, local authorities took swift action by arresting the school cooks responsible for preparing the meals.
The incident unfolded at Golden Learning Nursery and primary school in Mityana district where approximately 100 students fell ill after consuming their lunch.
The affected pupils complained of symptoms typically associated with food poisoning, including nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. Promptly, concerned parents rushed their children to nearby medical facilities for urgent medical attention.
However following the sudden influx of affected students, health officials launched an investigation to determine the root cause of the suspected food poisoning outbreak.
Their preliminary findings pointed towards the school meals as the probable source of contamination, leading to the arrest of the school cooks who were directly responsible for preparing the food.
The local authorities have emphasized their commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of students in schools.
They have expressed their concern over the incident and have assured the public that a thorough investigation will be conducted to uncover the exact cause of the food poisoning.
Meanwhile efforts are also being made to provide necessary medical treatment to the affected students and support their speedy recovery.
Instances of food poisoning in schools are a matter of utmost concern, as they not only affect the health and well-being of students but also disrupt the educational environment.
The recent incident involving the hospital admissions of numerous students due to suspected food poisoning has led to the arrest of the school cooks responsible for the meals most recent of Nakanyonyi senior secondary school in Naggalama in Mukono district were close to 150 students were admitted to different heath facilities after suspected food poisoning.
