Over 290 Rundu Secondary Learners Fall Ill in Suspected Hostel Food Poisoning Incident
By Aneli Fura
Fifteen learners from the hostel at Rundu Secondary School have been admitted to the Rundu Intermediate Hospital after falling ill with suspected food poisoning.
The learners reportedly complained of stomach cramps and diarrhoea, prompting school authorities to seek urgent medical assistance. Health officials confirmed that 15 boarders are currently receiving treatment at the hospital, while a further 283 learners who displayed mild symptoms are being monitored and treated at the hostel by medical staff.
It is believed the learners may have fallen ill after consuming meals served at the hostel on Monday. According to information available, lunch on the day included pap, soup and chicken, while dinner consisted of russians, bread and coffee.
Hostel superintendent Samuel Marungu indicated that a power outage experienced in Rundu on Sunday may have disrupted refrigeration at the hostel, potentially affecting the storage of food.
Health officials are continuing to assess the situation to determine the exact cause of the illness. Meanwhile, affected learners remain under observation as investigations continue.
