School Feeding: Primary Pupils Rushed to Hospital After Taking Meal in Katsina

March 6, 2019 · Health

Emergency responders and health officials in Katsina confirmed that a number of primary school pupils were rushed to the hospital after they reportedly took ill following a school-feeding meal. Parents and teachers raised the alarm when several children complained of stomach discomfort. Authorities said doctors stabilized the affected pupils and collected samples for laboratory analysis. The state’s education and health ministries have launched a joint investigation, promising transparent findings and immediate corrective steps to safeguard pupils’ nutrition and safety.