Gujarat: Over 250 Guests Taken Ill Due to Suspected Food Poisoning at Wedding Ceremony in Gir Somnath District, Hospitalised
Health officials are investigating the source of contamination to prevent further incidents. Emergency services were called to the scene as health condition of many worsened, necessitating immediate medical attention.
Veraval, April 19: At least 250 guests at a wedding ceremony were taken ill due to suspected food poisoning in Mathasuliya village in Gujarat's Gir Somnath district. After consuming buttermilk served at the event on Friday, people exhibited acute symptoms of diarrhea and vomiting, sources said.
Health officials are investigating the source of contamination to prevent further incidents. Emergency services were called to the scene as health condition of many worsened, necessitating immediate medical attention. Maharashtra Food Poisoning: 200 Fall Ill After Consuming ‘Maha-Prasad’ at Religious Event in Buldhana; All Stable.
The affected individuals were admitted to a nearby hospital today for treatment and observation. "The village hospital faced challenges in dealing with the aftermath of a massive food poisoning incident at a wedding. With over 250 affected individuals seeking medical help, the facility quickly became overwhelmed due to insufficient bed capacity," sources said. Gujarat: Five Dead, Two Hospitalised After Suspected Consumption of Contaminated Ayurvedic Syrup in Kheda.
Many victims were forced to sleep on the floor or make do with hospital benches due to the lack of available space. Additionally, the hospital struggled with a staff shortage, complicating efforts to provide adequate care to all those affected," the sources said. Some patients are doing fine now, while others are still admitted.
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