More than 70 grade 12 pupils from various schools in the West Rand area are receiving medical treatment for suspected food poisoning.
The Gauteng department of health said 42 pupils were taken to Fochville Clinic and the other 32 to Kokosi Clinic around 9am on Thursday with similar symptoms of stomach cramps and diarrhea.
Upon assessment, all affected learners were referred to Carletonville District Hospital.
“The incident happened this morning, involving 74 female learners from Fochville Secondary School, Badirile Secondary School and Wedela Technical School. The learners, aged between 17 and 20, were part of a matric camp at Fochville Secondary School,” said health spokesperson Motalatale Modiba.
“One learner was taken to a private facility while 73 went to the hospital. Our healthcare teams are closely monitoring the situation. Fortunately, the learners are mostly in a stable condition. This incident follows the recent tragedy in Naledi, Soweto, where five children tragically lost their lives due to suspected food poisoning, with one child still fighting for their life in hospital.”
Sowetan Reporter
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