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Afghanistan- Over 100 Afghan army soldiers poisoned in Kabul
21 Jan. 2012
Khaama Press [edited] [BITES]
http://www.khaama.com/more-than-100-afghan-army-soldiers-poisoned-in-kabul-485
According to officials in Afghan Defense Ministry, more than 100 Afghan National Army soldiers became ill after eating contaminated food. It is believed that the soldiers were poisoned in Kabul military training facility. An investigation has been launched to find out the facts behind the food poisoning.
21 Jan. 2012
Khaama Press [edited] [BITES]
http://www.khaama.com/more-than-100-afghan-army-soldiers-poisoned-in-kabul-485
According to officials in Afghan Defense Ministry, more than 100 Afghan National Army soldiers became ill after eating contaminated food. It is believed that the soldiers were poisoned in Kabul military training facility. An investigation has been launched to find out the facts behind the food poisoning.
Somalia- Cholera at refugee camp
4 Jan 2012
Press TV [edited] [ProMed]
http://presstv.com/detail/219265.html
The cholera outbreak has claimed the lives of at least 25 more children in
Somalia as the humanitarian situation continues to worsen in the famine-stricken country. According to medical sources in a refugee camp near the Ethiopia-Somalia border, at least 25 children died of cholera on Wednesday morning and 278 more children are on the verge of death.
4 Jan 2012
Press TV [edited] [ProMed]
http://presstv.com/detail/219265.html
The cholera outbreak has claimed the lives of at least 25 more children in
Somalia as the humanitarian situation continues to worsen in the famine-stricken country. According to medical sources in a refugee camp near the Ethiopia-Somalia border, at least 25 children died of cholera on Wednesday morning and 278 more children are on the verge of death.
Jordan- Foodborne illnesses
8 Jan 2012
Ammon News [edited] [ProMed]
http://en.ammonnews.net/article.aspx?articleNO=15172
A total of 16 people were admitted into hospitals in the city of Zarqa on Friday [6 Jan 2012] after suffering from food poisoning symptoms. All persons were suffering from similar symptoms after reportedly eating poisoned food. All the patients received medical treatment at the hospitals and are in stable condition according to the civil defense department.
8 Jan 2012
Ammon News [edited] [ProMed]
http://en.ammonnews.net/article.aspx?articleNO=15172
A total of 16 people were admitted into hospitals in the city of Zarqa on Friday [6 Jan 2012] after suffering from food poisoning symptoms. All persons were suffering from similar symptoms after reportedly eating poisoned food. All the patients received medical treatment at the hospitals and are in stable condition according to the civil defense department.
Jordan- 16 people get food poisoning
2 Jan. 2012
AmmonNews.com [edited] [BITES]
http://en.ammonnews.net/article.aspx?articleNO=15172
Sixteen people were admitted into hospitals in the city of Zarqa after suffering from food poisoning symptoms. All the patients apparently ate poisoned food in the Awajan district and are now all in stable condition.
2 Jan. 2012
AmmonNews.com [edited] [BITES]
http://en.ammonnews.net/article.aspx?articleNO=15172
Sixteen people were admitted into hospitals in the city of Zarqa after suffering from food poisoning symptoms. All the patients apparently ate poisoned food in the Awajan district and are now all in stable condition.
Pakistan- family member dies of food poisoning
22 Dec. 2011
Daily Times [edited] [BITES]
http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2011%5C12%5C22%5Cstory_22-12-2011_pg7_7
A man was killed and five others became very ill, including two women and three children, after consuming contaminated food in the Nasirabad district on Wednesday. They consumed poisonous meat at their residence and then fell unconscious. They were admitted to a nearby hospital where the man was pronounced dead on arrival while the other family members were stated to be stable. Police have launched an investigation into the matter and sent the meat to food lab for test.
22 Dec. 2011
Daily Times [edited] [BITES]
http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2011%5C12%5C22%5Cstory_22-12-2011_pg7_7
A man was killed and five others became very ill, including two women and three children, after consuming contaminated food in the Nasirabad district on Wednesday. They consumed poisonous meat at their residence and then fell unconscious. They were admitted to a nearby hospital where the man was pronounced dead on arrival while the other family members were stated to be stable. Police have launched an investigation into the matter and sent the meat to food lab for test.
Saudi Arabia- 81 food poisoning cases
02 Nov. 2011
Saudi Gazette [edited] [BITES]
http://www.saudigazette.com.sa/index.cfm?method=home.regcon&contentID=20111102111560
A total of 81 people were taken to hospitals in Madina on Monday with food poisoning after eating a meal at an unlicensed caterer. They received medical treatment and samples of the food they had eaten were sent for analysis. The ill persons were suffering from abdominal pains associated with diarrhea and vomiting.
02 Nov. 2011
Saudi Gazette [edited] [BITES]
http://www.saudigazette.com.sa/index.cfm?method=home.regcon&contentID=20111102111560
A total of 81 people were taken to hospitals in Madina on Monday with food poisoning after eating a meal at an unlicensed caterer. They received medical treatment and samples of the food they had eaten were sent for analysis. The ill persons were suffering from abdominal pains associated with diarrhea and vomiting.
Suez- Toxic fish
12 Oct. 2011
Masrawy.com [edited] [ProMed]
http://www.masrawy.com/News/Cases/General/2011/october/12/POISON.aspx
Five family members from Suez have been diagnosed with acute food poisoning from eating a meal of a toxic fish (Alakrbeh fish), which is banned from hunting or eating. The fish are highly toxic and kill within hours unless the antidote is given in a timely manner. The Security Director of Suez received a message from the hospital stating the arrival of 5 people who showed symptoms of acute poisoning. This fish is also known as "sea-chicken" or "sea cat."
12 Oct. 2011
Masrawy.com [edited] [ProMed]
http://www.masrawy.com/News/Cases/General/2011/october/12/POISON.aspx
Five family members from Suez have been diagnosed with acute food poisoning from eating a meal of a toxic fish (Alakrbeh fish), which is banned from hunting or eating. The fish are highly toxic and kill within hours unless the antidote is given in a timely manner. The Security Director of Suez received a message from the hospital stating the arrival of 5 people who showed symptoms of acute poisoning. This fish is also known as "sea-chicken" or "sea cat."
Lebanon- Over 20 people get food poisoning
20 Sep. 2011
NOW Lebanon [edited] [BITES]
The National News Agency reported on Tuesday that a number of people suffered food poisoning after eating ‘Arabic sweets’ from one of the shops in the area. A report stated that 27 people were admitted to hospitals.
20 Sep. 2011
NOW Lebanon [edited] [BITES]
The National News Agency reported on Tuesday that a number of people suffered food poisoning after eating ‘Arabic sweets’ from one of the shops in the area. A report stated that 27 people were admitted to hospitals.
Pakistan- Diarrhea, fatal
19 Sep 2011
Pakistan Observer [edited] [ProMed]
At least 7 people died and dozens others were hospitalized after diarrhea broke out in a village (Tirah Valley). According to local sources, it may be due to contaminated water and unhygienic conditions. Local sources have stated that several affected people were in critical condition as there was no facility for medical treatment in the area.
19 Sep 2011
Pakistan Observer [edited] [ProMed]
At least 7 people died and dozens others were hospitalized after diarrhea broke out in a village (Tirah Valley). According to local sources, it may be due to contaminated water and unhygienic conditions. Local sources have stated that several affected people were in critical condition as there was no facility for medical treatment in the area.
United Arab Emirates- 3 kids suffer food poisoning; restaurant shut, owner fined
08 Sep. 2011
Gulf Today [edited] [BITES]
Three children were rushed to a hospital after they suffered food poisoning from eating a meal at a restaurant on Tuesday. They were in critical condition. The restaurant was inspected and it was found that the meat used by the restaurant was being improperly stored. The restaurant was reportedly shut down and its owner has been fined.
08 Sep. 2011
Gulf Today [edited] [BITES]
Three children were rushed to a hospital after they suffered food poisoning from eating a meal at a restaurant on Tuesday. They were in critical condition. The restaurant was inspected and it was found that the meat used by the restaurant was being improperly stored. The restaurant was reportedly shut down and its owner has been fined.
Jordan- 9 hospitalized due to food poisoning
17 July 2011
Petra.gov [edited] [BITES]
Nine people, members of one family, were admitted to hospital in the southern Jordan after eating contaminated food.
17 July 2011
Petra.gov [edited] [BITES]
Nine people, members of one family, were admitted to hospital in the southern Jordan after eating contaminated food.
Palestine- At least 20 prisoners poisoned after eating meal
13 July 2011
Alresalah [edited]
More than 20 Palestinian prisoners were poisoned after eating meals served in the prison’s canteen. Expired food products are suspected. It has been reported that after eating burger sandwiches prisoners suffered from diarrhea.
13 July 2011
Alresalah [edited]
More than 20 Palestinian prisoners were poisoned after eating meals served in the prison’s canteen. Expired food products are suspected. It has been reported that after eating burger sandwiches prisoners suffered from diarrhea.
23 May 2011
Tribune [edited] [BITES]
Over thirty children in have been hospitalized during the last week due to diarrhea and gastroenteritis. Doctors have said that three of the children are in serious condition. Local health officials and medical experts stated that the extreme heat was a contributing factor. One of the main reasons is that the heat causes food to rot much more quickly and with frequent power cuts, many people are eating food they may have gone bad according to a local doctor. Also, the unavailability of clean drinking water can be a contributing factor to the increasing number of gastric diseases.
Gaza- Students hospitalized with suspected food poisoning
03 April 2011
Ma’an News Agency [edited] [BITES]
Twenty-five female students from a school in the northern Gaza Strip were hospitalized with suspected food poisoning from donated milk. Medics have stated that they are unable to confirm that the girls suffered from food poisoning because they are still waiting for lab test results.
United Arab Emirates- Food poisoning causes a hospital emergency
27 March 2011
The National [edited] [BITES]
More than 100 cases of food poisoning among workers at a labor site in the Western Region caused a state of emergency at a hospital. This was the first time the hospital had received that many emergency cases at the same time according to the head of the emergency department. The workers appeared to have eaten different meals: some had chicken and others ate 'saloona' (a traditional Indian stew). Most complained of nausea, dizziness and severe diarrhoea. The Abu Dhabi Food Control Authority gathered a variety of food samples from the labor camp where the food poisoning cases occurred to determine the cause.
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Palestine- 236 workers sick from food poisoning
28 March 2011
Khaleej Times [edited] [BITES]
More than 230 workers at a labor camp in the Western Region got food poisoning. Of the workers that became ill, 44 were admitted at the hospital, one for severe food poisoning symptoms while the others for moderate illness. The sick workers complained of vomiting, diarrhoea, lethargy, fever, stomach cramps and abdominal pain, all symptoms of food poisoning. Some workers were given fluids intravenously and others were treated with antibiotics. The affected workers from Pakistan, India and Bangladesh had their usual rice, meat and fish meal before the incident. The Abu Dhabi Food Control Authority (ADFCA) immediately closed down the staff kitchen while investigation is being carried out to determine the cause of poisoning.
Pakistan- Yoghurt foodborne illnesses
28 Jan. 2011
Barfblog [edited] [BITES]
An employee at a hospital in Pakistan died and two other employees became critically ill after eating contaminated yoghurt. The three employees ate rice with yoghurt at a local restaurant. A case has been registered against the restaurant owner and manager.
