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Abu Dhabi: Deaths lead to better food safety, Dubai says
12 Jun 2010
The National [edited][FSNet]
One year after two children died of suspected food poisoning, Dubai Municipality says it has taken exhaustive measures to prevent a repeat of the tragedy.
Two children, ages five and seven, died on June 13 and 14 after being taken to the hospital the night before with their mother and the family’s housekeeper.
One part of the municipality’s measures has been to train so-called inspection instructors. A number of food establishments were required to appoint a staff member to attend the program, which includes training in food and safety standards. The first group concluded their training last week.
The National [edited][FSNet]
One year after two children died of suspected food poisoning, Dubai Municipality says it has taken exhaustive measures to prevent a repeat of the tragedy.
Two children, ages five and seven, died on June 13 and 14 after being taken to the hospital the night before with their mother and the family’s housekeeper.
One part of the municipality’s measures has been to train so-called inspection instructors. A number of food establishments were required to appoint a staff member to attend the program, which includes training in food and safety standards. The first group concluded their training last week.
Pakistan (Punjab)-Gastroenteritis
18 May 2010
The International News [edited][ProMed]
Three people including a woman were killed during the last few days as district Rahim Yar Khan once again is in the grip of a gastroenteritis epidemic.
At least 40 to 50 gastroenteritis patients have been brought to hospitals on a daily basis. Three people including a woman have died, and 3 more are reported to be in a critical state, hospital sources reportedly said. Doctors have urged the people to use clean water and avoid consuming unhygienic items from the vendors.
18 May 2010
The International News [edited][ProMed]
Three people including a woman were killed during the last few days as district Rahim Yar Khan once again is in the grip of a gastroenteritis epidemic.
At least 40 to 50 gastroenteritis patients have been brought to hospitals on a daily basis. Three people including a woman have died, and 3 more are reported to be in a critical state, hospital sources reportedly said. Doctors have urged the people to use clean water and avoid consuming unhygienic items from the vendors.
A total of 17 children and 2 adults from the Arab village of Barta'ain Wadi Ara arrived this week [week of 4 Jan 2010] at the emergencyroom of a medical center in Tzrifin.
Showing high fever, bloody stools and confusion, they were diagnosed
with infection from Shigella bacteria that cause dysentery.
The infection apparently came from drinking polluted water from a well
in the village. They were given liquids and antibiotics, and the
Health Ministry was informed.
