Kota Kinabalu: The State Health Department has recorded a total of 103 cases of food poisoning involving primary school students on Gaya Island off here on July 22.
“The affected pupils, aged between six and 12, experienced symptoms including vomiting, diarrhoea, and abdominal pain,” said State Health Director Datuk Dr. Asits Sanna in a statement Wednesday.
He said eight cases required hospitalisation, while 95 were treated as outpatients. All cases are reported to be in stable condition, with no fatalities.
Initial investigations showed that the pupils consumed nasi lemak at about 9.50am on July 22, however, investigation is ongoing. Previously, 91 cases were reported by education authorities.
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