Students fall ill after food poisoning at Maharashtra boarding school; all stable

A food poisoning incident at the Navbuddha Bastigrah boarding school in Nandurbar, Maharashtra, has left students unwell after they consumed their evening meal. At least five boys experienced symptoms such as vomiting, nausea, and abdominal pain, prompting concern among students and staff.

MLA Rajesh Padvi (Shahada-Taloda) reported that initially four students showed severe symptoms and were admitted to a private hospital in Shahada. Subsequently, around 50 to 60 other students were also brought to the hospital for medical examination as a precautionary measure. Padvi assured that the situation is now under control and all affected students are stable.

“

Today in Shahada, there was food poisoning during the evening meal at Navbuddha Bastigrah, a boarding school run by the Social Justice Department. Four boys fell seriously ill. They were brought there. As soon as we came to know about it, we started their treatment there. Then, when they appeared to be a little critical, we admitted them to a private hospital in Shahada. The remaining 50 to 60 boys were also brought there, and we are examining them. They are also being treated there. The boys have panicked a bit; the rest are under control and stable. Their relatives have also come there, so everyone is stable right now. There is no reason to worry. Here, our civil surgeon, our pantab, our police, all the government officers reached there, and the city dakas from the private hospital reached there.

Taluka Medical Officer Rajendra Valvi confirmed that 28 children were brought to the hospital, with five referred due to experiencing serious discomfort. He noted that all children are stable and will remain under observation overnight. Valvi stated that the medical team, ambulances, and health staff are fully prepared to handle any further emergencies.

Officials, including the civil surgeon and police, reached the school and the hospital to assess the situation. The students, though initially panicked, are now receiving treatment and are reported to be out of danger. Their relatives have also arrived at the hospital.

“

The students from Navbuddha School were brought to the hospital today in the evening. There were 28 children, of which 5 were referred as they were experiencing some serious discomfort. All of them were experiencing nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain, so they were admitted. All the children are stable now. All of them will remain here under our team until morning. We have a team, ambulances, and all the health doctors and staff available here. We will fully handle any emergency that may be required.