Around 100 Female Students Become Ill After Consuming Mess Food at MP Tribal University; Health Conditions Stable
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Synopsis
On February 25, 2023, nearly 100 female students at Indira Gandhi National Tribal University in Amarkantak, Madhya Pradesh, reported illness after eating contaminated food. Fortunately, all remain stable. Investigations are underway to determine the cause, with initial reports suggesting food infection due to stale food served.
Key Takeaways
- 100 female students affected by food contamination.
- Health conditions of all students are stable.
- Investigation into food safety and catering practices underway.
- Reported symptoms include indigestion and vomiting.
- University continues to monitor the situation closely.
Bhopal, Feb 25 (NationPress) Close to 100 female students at the Indira Gandhi National Tribal University, located in Amarkantak, Madhya Pradesh's Anuppur district, became unwell after consuming 'contaminated' food from their hostel mess, as reported by officials on Tuesday.
Fortunately, none of the students are in critical condition. The resident doctors at the university's medical center have examined the affected students and provided them with initial treatment.
Anuppur District Magistrate Harshal Pancholi informed IANS via phone that a team, including the Chief Medical Officer and senior administrative personnel, visited the university campus. They collected food samples for testing to identify any fungal or other types of contamination. The students were interviewed, and an investigation into staff members is ongoing as a case has been registered.
He noted that the students mainly reported indigestion, and they received suitable treatment. A few other students with stomach troubles were referred to the medical facility for additional care.
The university and the medical team are actively monitoring the situation through continuous inspections and investigations, the District Magistrate stated.
A source from the campus shared with IANS that the students were served veg biryani on Sunday and may have requested it again the next day. The caterer complied by serving the same dish instead of discarding it, which led to numerous students experiencing headaches, stomach aches, and vomiting. The source added that the digestion problems were mainly among those girls who repeatedly requested the same veg biryani, while none of the male students who consumed it reported any adverse effects.
Currently, no one has been referred to a different hospital. The incident seems to be related to food infection, likely due to serving the same stale food. While some female students exhibited symptoms of food infection, most remain healthy and are staying in their hostels.
The university is home to five hostels: three for boys and two for girls, each with separate dining facilities but a shared kitchen.
The Indira Gandhi National Tribal University, Amarkantak, was established through the Indira Gandhi National Tribal University Act, in 2007, and commenced operations in July 2008. Its jurisdiction spans the entire country and it is fully funded by the Central government through the University Grant Commission. According to the university's website, it provides knowledge through instructional and research facilities in tribal art, tradition, culture, language, medicinal systems, customs, forest-based economic activities, flora, fauna, and advancements in technologies related to the natural resources of tribal areas.
