Food Poisoning Outbreak Affects NMIMS Telangana Students
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Synopsis
Over 50 students at NMIMS Telangana suffered food poisoning after meals on campus, prompting MLA intervention due to inadequate medical response and negligence regarding food safety and hygiene.
Key Takeaways
- Over 50 students affected by food poisoning.
- MLA intervened due to poor medical response.
- Allegations of negligence in food quality.
- Students treated in unsuitable locations.
- Calls for better safety and hygiene protocols.
Hyderabad, Feb 20 (NationPress) Over 50 students from the Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS) located in Jadcherla experienced food poisoning following their meals on campus last Thursday.
The affected students displayed symptoms including nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, and fever after eating.
According to the students, the NMIMS management attempted to conceal the situation by administering treatment to the affected individuals on campus rather than transferring them to a medical facility.
Private practitioners treated the students in the college library and common areas.
Upon discovering the issue, Jadcherla MLA P. Anirudh Reddy swiftly arrived at the institute and held the administration accountable. He expressed his dismay regarding the treatment of students on the floor.
The MLA raised concerns about the qualifications of the doctors providing care and the absence of necessary medical equipment, mandating that the administration immediately relocate students to nearby hospitals.
He criticized the university’s efforts to downplay the incident and protect those responsible.
“You are prioritizing the university’s image over student safety. Transfer them to hospitals without delay. If anything occurs, who will be held accountable?” he stated to the university officials.
It was only after the MLA's intervention that approximately 15-20 students were taken to hospitals in Mahabubnagar and Hyderabad for appropriate treatment.
“The administration’s negligence went beyond just providing safe and hygienic food. The absence of emergency medical transport worsened the situation. No ambulances were made available for students needing urgent assistance. It was only after significant pressure from authorities that an ambulance was finally arranged, showcasing the administration’s blatant disregard for student welfare,” a student statement remarked.
The students claimed that this incident was not an isolated case, pointing out that despite numerous complaints regarding the substandard quality of food and drinking water, the college administration has shown consistent negligence.
Concerns have been raised repeatedly about the inferior quality of groceries, vegetables, and cooking oils utilized in the preparation of mess meals.
