Medical Team Handles 80 Students Suspected Of Poisoning MBG In Kuningan

The medical team from the Luragung Health Center, Kuningan Regency, West Java, handled as many as 80 students of SMA Negeri 1 Luragung who were suspected of having been poisoned after eating dishes from the Free Nutrition Food (MBG) program in the area.

Head of Luragung Health Center Nanay Handayani said the initial report was received from the school which stated that many students complained of stomach pain and diarrhea.

At first I got a call from the principal, that many of his children complained of stomach pain and diarrhea. I suggest that they be checked at the puskesmas," he said as quoted by ANTARA, Friday, October 3.

According to him, the number of students who came to the puskesmas continued to grow to reach 80 people with symptoms of diarrhea, nausea and vomiting. Of that number, seven students must receive intensive care with IVs.

He also said that five students were referred to the hospital because their bodies were weak, while the others were simply observed until their condition improved and allowed to go home.

"When the general situation is good, it is allowed to go home. But there are five people who are referred to the hospital," he said.

Nanay said there were still 103 students who did not attend school today, so they had not undergone a medical examination at the puskesmas.

Based on the interim examination, he said, the strong suspicion that the cause of poisoning was food consumed during the MBG implementation the day before or on Thursday (2/10).

The menu food is soy sauce, tofu, tempeh,tancar, and wine. Most after eating it, at night they feel their stomach is not good, dizzy, and weak," he said.

Currently, there are still four students who are still undergoing treatment. While most of them have gone home with drugs.

The local Police Inafis Team has taken samples of food, vomit, and feces from affected students to determine the cause of poisoning. Laboratory examination results are expected to come out within a week.

"Whether it's poisoning caused by MBG or not, we'll wait for laboratory results," he said.