The health of more than two dozen children seriously deteriorated after eating mid-day meal in a government school in Nalanda, Bihar. It is alleged that when extra salt was asked for in the mid-day meal, surf was added instead. One by one the children started vomiting and feeling dizzy after eating food. As soon as the school scene was seen, there was a stir in the campus. The children were immediately admitted to the hospital.
The children admitted in Biharsharif Sadar Hospital are being treated under the supervision of doctors. However, doctors have said that all the children are out of danger. This case pertains to Parasi Middle School of Noorsarai police station area.
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The principal told the whole story
The school principal says on this matter that the mid-day meal comes from an NGO. According to the food menu on Tuesday, soybean-rice was served to the children. Some children had already eaten. After this, the children sitting in the other row were eating food. During this time the children complained about less salt in the food. A box of salt and surf was kept at the same place in the kitchen. After the children complained, the cook accidentally served the food by adding surf instead of salt.
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Tried first aid first
Shortly after eating, the children started vomiting and feeling dizzy. Teachers first tried to provide first aid at the school level but when the condition of the children worsened, they were admitted to Sadar Hospital.