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India- Tritium contamination, water29 Nov 2009Lenta.Ru [in Russian, trans. & sum. Corr.ATS, edited][ProMed]A total of 55 people ingested radioactive water in the Kaiga Nuclear Power Plant in the Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka state, the Press Trust of India reported on 29 Nov 2009. According to agency sources, on 24 Nov 2009 the workers drank water contaminated with tritium [the heaviest isotope of hydrogen] from a cooler within the plant. The routine daily urine checks showed they all had increased levels of tritium and were immediately hospitalized.Related Stories01 Dec 2009- Deliberate contamination at KaigaWorld Nuclear News [edited]Indian authorities have been shocked by the apparently deliberate radioactive contamination of drinking water by a disgruntled nuclear worker. India- Three die, six taken ill from food poisoning in Kolkata29 Nov 2009Thaindian NewsThree people - a woman, a girl child and a teenaged boy - died and six others were critically ill in two incidents of suspected food poisoning in Kolkata Sunday, police said.According to police, the woman and her niece died in a government hospital Sunday after they ate biryani at their residence in South Kolkata’s Park Street area Saturday. Two other members of the family are in hospital and their condition is said to be serious.The second incident was reported in north central Kolkata’s Rajabazar area, where a 15-year-old boy died and four other members of his family were battling for life in a government hospital.It was not immediately known what the family members had consumed. India: Primary school students in Valsad village affected by food poisoning26 Nov 2009Express News Service [edited][FSNet]As many as 12 students of a primary school in Dhadoi village in Valsad district were affected by food poisoning on Saturday evening. The students were given Muthiya (Gujarati snacks) as part of the Mid-Day Meal Scheme. They started vomiting and showed signs of dysentery soon after returning home.The students were immediately rushed to a hospital in Valsad district. Eleven students were declared out of danger on Monday, but a 7-year old is reportedly in a critical condition. India: Stop mid-day meals26 Nov 2009Mid Day [edited][FSNet]Agitated parents say they would prefer giving tiffin to their children to contaminated school foodIt was started of as a path breaking exercise by the government to increase school enrollment and attendance, to address malnutrition and social empowerment through provision of employment to women.However, far from achieving the noble aims it was expected to achieve, the mid-day meals served in schools across the country has caused 3,000 children being hospitalized in the last three years.And the figure just got higher on Wednesday when 92 students of an east Delhi school were taken ill after consuming contaminated food served for lunch. Angry parents have demanded the scheme to be scrapped, saying they would prefer their children to carry tiffin from home.At least 92 students of an all girls school run by the Delhi government, were hospitalized with symptoms of food poisoning on Wednesday. While 87 students were directly taken from school to a nearby hospital, five were admitted later in the day after falling ill at their homes. By late in the evening around 80 students had been discharged.India- Six of a family die due to suspected food poisoning16 Nov 2009Press Trust of India [edited][FSNet]Six members of a family, including three children, died due to suspected food poisoning while five others are in a 'critical' condition in the district today, police said.The 11-member family from Konkal village in Shahapur taluk had "soosla" (a kind of dish made out of puffed rice) for breakfast this morning and soon developed stomach pain. INDIA: Over 100 students treated for food poisoning in TN13 Nov 2009Press Trust of India [edited][FSNet]Over 100 students fell ill in a government middle school in the district after eating free noon meal in which a dead lizard was allegedly found, prompting protests by parents, police said today.The children of the school in Ayyampalayam were taking the noon meal yesterday when one of them found a dead lizard and complained to the authorities. Soon several students started vomiting.School authorities rushed the students in ambulances and other vehicles to nearby Kasipalayam Primary Health Centre where four doctors provided them treatment. The students numbering around 130 were discharged last night.Bangladesh- Diarrhea- 484 more hospitalized in 24 hours (Dhaka, Pabna)11 Nov 2009Daily Star, Bangladesh [edited]Experts blamed contaminated sources of water as well as climate change for the sudden outbreak of diarrhea in different areas of Dhaka and Pabna district recently.A total of 484 diarrheal patients were admitted to the hospital yesterday, according to the authorities.To tackle the outbreak, the ICDDR,B has already established a makeshift treatment corner on the premises and discussed with the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) and Dhaka City Corporation to find a place for a mobile or temporary camp to provide immediate treatment to the affected people of Badda.60 percent of diarrhoea patients come from Badda, 11 from Gulshan, 7 percent from Mirpur and 6 percent from Lalbagh area, according to the ICDDR,B record. Nepal- Cholera (Midwestern)01 Nov 2009Republica [edited][ProMed]A study by the Central Department of Statistics has vindicated the claims of health officials who said open defecation was one of the major reasons of cholera outbreak in the west that claimed around 400 lives. The study showed only 16.8 per cent households in the Midwestern region use toilets, well below the national average, which itself is dismal at 23.3 percent.The cholera outbreak, which started from Jajarkot district in theMidwestern region in April [2009], had claimed around 300 lives in the region including 154 in Jajarkot alone.The department, however, put access to drinking water in the region at a relatively good state. Organizing an interaction in Nepalgunj, the department said 44.3 percent of people in the region have access to drinking water, which is around the national average of 45 percent.October India- 60 fall ill due to food poisoning in JK25 Oct 2009PTI [edited][FSNet]At least 60 people, including 10 children, fell ill due to food poisoning in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district, police said today.The incident happened yesterday at Krishhama-Kunzar area, 40 km from here, in the district. About 60 people fell unconscious after having dinner at a marriage function there, they said.The victims were rushed to a nearby hospital, police said, adding that the food samples have been sent to laboratory for investigation. INDIA: Over 50 people in Orissa suffer food poisoning17.oct.09Thaindian News [edited][FSNet]More than 50 people, including women and children, fell sick after eating rice at a religious festival in a village in Orissa’s Mayurbhanj district, an official was quoted as saying.
The people ate rice during a religious ritual at Tulsibani village Friday night.INDIA: Food poisoning leaves 22 ill in Rajkot district16.oct.09PTI [edited][FSNet]At least 22 persons were taken ill after consuming food in Panchiyavadar town of the district, police said.After consuming "khichadi" and "buttermilk" at a relative's funeral rites function on October 14 night, the 22 members started vomiting and were rushed to the hospital, about 39km from here, last morning, sources from the hospital said.The patients were kept under observation till night yesterday and then they were discharged from the hospital, the sources added.However, no complaint was registered with the police, police said. Doctors at the hospital suspect that a poisonous seed may be the cause of vomiting. Tajikistan- Cholera (Kublyarskiy)15 Oct 2009centrasia.ru [Trans. - Mod.ATS] [edited][ProMed]Recently the epidemiologic situation on cholera deteriorated inTajikistan, which is due to inadequate preventive activities due to the lack of resources.A cholera outbreak was reported on 13 Oct 2009 and all 3 of the patients died. On the next day, 4 other patients were admitted and their condition remains serious. There was another outbreak of cholera in July 2009 in the same place. The investigation showed that the source of the infection was tap water from the city of Kublyar.The water possibly got contaminated from the sewer system. India- Cholera (Assam)15 Oct 2009Indopia [edited][ProMed]Cholera and diarrhea have claimed 10 lives, including those of 7 children, and affected 10,180 people in Barpeta district during the last 15 days, a senior official said today [15 Oct 2009].Since the outbreak of the diseases on 29 Sep 2009, deaths had been reported from 7 villages of Hazipara, Khandakapara, Dioliapa, Zaenikura, Joshihati Char, Baglaipara and Kadong Char, an official was quoted as saying.India- 8 of family admitted for food poisoning04 Oct 2009Times of India [edited][FSNet]As many as eight members of a family were admitted to the emergency ward of a hospital in a serious condition due to food poisoning on Sunday.According to a chief medical officer, the family members seemed to have consumed stale food (Puri and kheer) at a feast organised in Jaitpura area on Saturday night. While 11 members of the family came to SPG hospital with bouts of vomiting, three of them were discharged after preliminary treatment. The condition of other family members was stable, the official was quoted as saying. AugustIndia- 10 hospitalized of food poisoning26 Aug 2009Kangla Online [edited][FSNet]At least ten persons of Dolang village including a minor were hospitalized after consuming mixure curry of local eggs and Musouri dal at Dolang village under Tamenglong district yesterday.The victims were evacuated to the hospital late last night According to the victims, all except the minor girl were workers under the same company and they started having symptoms such as frequent vomiting and headache, diarrhea, constantly after they had consumed the mixure curry of Musouri dal, fry eggs, brinjal and potato chili and rice at once during their rest hour yesterday afternoon at Dolnag village. India- 63 hostelites taken ill by food poisoning24 Aug 2009The Times of India [edited][FSNet]Sixty-three hostel students in Narukot village, 65 km from Jambughoda taluka in Panchmahal district, fell ill with food poisoning on Monday morning. All the students are out of danger, and barring one, have been sent back to the hostel, sources said. There are 314 residential students in the school. The affected were rushed to a primary health centre after they suffered from severe bouts of diarrhea. India- Four tribals die of suspected food poisoning in Orissa23 Aug 2009Press Trust of India [edited][FSNet]Four tribals, including a 12-year-old girl, died due to suspected food poisoning after drinking mango juice at a remote village in Orissa's Koraput district, official sources said today.Medical reports indicated that the victims, belonging to two families of Bhalupadar village in Narayanpatna Block, might have consumed bacteria-infected mango juice and also some wild mushrooms, they said.The victims had fallen ill after having juice on Thursday night and subsequently started vomiting with signs of nausea.All the four died on Friday morning, sources said.Nepal- Cholera16 Aug 2009Republica [edited][ProMed]The Ministry of Health has put the latest death toll due to the diarrhea-cholera epidemic at 301, including 151 in Jajarkot. Organizing a press conference on Sunday [16 Aug 2009], senior health administrator at the Epidemiology and Disease Control Division said 46 diarrhea deaths have been confirmed in Rukum, 20 in Dailekh, 17 in Achham, 14 in Surkhet, 8 each in Baitadi and Doti, 7 in Dolpa, 6 each in Salyan and Bajhang, 4 each in Rolpa, Dadeldhura and Kailali, 3 in Bajura, 2 in Pyuthan and one in Kanchanpur.India- Cholera (Punjab)14 Aug 2009The Tribune [edited][ProMed]A 50-year-old resident of Maharaaj Nagar was tested positive for cholera this morning [14 Aug 2009]. He had been admitted to a hospital at Gurdev Nagar yesterday, 13 Aug 2009. With this case, the confirmed cholera cases have gone up to 18. The district health officer said the previous cases had been reported from private hospitals in various localities. India- 3 kids die after eating chicken10 Aug 2009IndianExpress.com [edited][FSNet]In what is being seen as an incident of suspected food poisoning, three children died here yesterday after eating chicken at home on Friday night. Surprisingly, the family did not lodge any police complaint and buried the children yesterday.For want of any medical investigation into the deaths of the children, as the family had buried the children soon after they died, the exact cause of the death of the three could not be ascertained. Bangladesh- 100 Buet students fall sick from food poisoning09 Aug 2009Daily Star [edited][FSNet]Over one hundred students of MA Rashid Hall of Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (Buet) fell sick due to suspected food poisoning after their lunch at the hall canteen on Friday.Of them, 35 students received treatment at the health complex and two others at the hospital, hall sources were quoted as saying.They said most of the students who had lunch at the hall canteen on Friday fell sick. They started vomiting soon after the lunch and suffered pains in abdomen.Two students of the hall could not sit for their examinations yesterday due to pain in their abdomen, sources said.Students alleged that stale food was served at lunch on Friday, which might be behind the food poisoning. India - 18 students taken ill after consuming midday meal09 Aug 2009Times of India [edited][FSNet]In a case of food poisoning, 18 students of a high school at Headland Sada, Vasco took ill after consuming the midday meal and had to be hospitalized on Saturday. The government ordered an inquiry into the matter and announced that the meal supplier's contract was terminated.The matter came to light when students began vomiting and complaining of stomach pain soon after consuming the pav-bhaji.Sources told TOI that the students complained to their teachers that the pav-bhaji had a "bad smell". They were taken to the hospital for treatment. At the hospital, students were seen pressing their stomachs in pain and vomiting while undergoing treatment. India- Woman, 3 children hospitalized with food poisoning 07 Aug 2009Express News Service [edited][FSNet]Seven people, including a pregnant woman and three children, suffered from food poisoning after having dinner at a Chinese restaurant in Goregaon west on Wednesday night. The woman has been hospitalised in a hospital and the children have been admitted to a private clinic. The Goregaon police have arrested the restaurant manager and are looking for the chef. India- Food poisoning leaves 60 ill in Indore06 Aug 2009Thaindian News [edited][FSNet]At least 60 people, half of them women and children, fell ill after eating sweets at a function, police said Thursday.The incident occurred late Wednesday when a large number of people had gathered for a religious ritual following the death of a person.Many of the victims started vomiting as soon as they ate the sweets (Khopra Pak). They were rushed to various hospitals across the city. Eyewitnesses claim that the number of victims could be higher as many were discharged after first aid. India- 32 students suffer food poisoning in Roha Taluk03 Aug 2009Samay Live [edited][FSNet]Thirty-two students who ate Khichadiprovided under the mid-day meal scheme today at a government school at Kandale-Budruk in Roha taluk have been admitted to hospital.Doctors suspect it to be a case of food-poisoning. India- Food poisoning: 100 policemen ill01 Aug 2009Times of India [edited][FSNet]In yet another incident of food poisoning, 100 policemen fell ill after eating stale food. The men were deployed at Hindaun town, during the Gujjar Mahapadav, in Karauli district. After preliminary treatment at a local dispensary on Friday, a team of doctors and compounders have been deputed by the district collector to look after them.A medical officer said the policemen were taken ill after they ate stale food and complained of stomachache and vomiting. While most policemen were staying at Kheda village, a few lived in the adjoining villages. Bangladesh- 300 garment workers fall sick after drinking supply water01 Aug 2009bdnews24.com [edited][FSNet]Around 300 employees of PGCL Garments in Ashulia reported feeling ill on Saturday after drinking the factory's supply water, the incident follows last Thursday's outbreak of food poisoning at the same factory, which left more than 500 workers unwell.Many of the employees had to be admitted to local hospitals and clinics. India- 5 dead, 40 fall ill due to suspected food poisoning 01 Aug 2009Press Trust of India [edited][FSNet]Five persons died and 40 others fell ill due to suspected food poisoning in the district, official sources said.The incident took place earlier this week at Kokila village in the district. The victims complained of illness after allegedly consuming bread made of adulterated oil and flour at a feast organized by a villager, official sources said.They were rushed to a nearby hospital, where four persons were declared brought dead, while one died while treatment, they said. JulyIndia- Girls hospitalized after food poisoning25 Jul 2009Press Trust of India [edited][FSNet]Thirty girls of a Madarsa in Sardasingh-ki-Dhai here were hospitalized today after they complained of food poisoning, sources said.The minor girls complained of pain in abdomen and vomiting in the wee hours today following which they were rushed to a nearby hospital. Of them, 24 have been discharged as their condition improved, while six are still hospitalized, sources said, adding that their condition was stated to be out of danger. Sri Lanka- Students in Sri Lanka hill country admitted to hospital due to food poisoning24 Jul 2009Colombo Page [edited][FSNet]The two groups of school children have been admitted to hospital in Sri Lanka hill country following suspected food poisoning.The hospital authorities said at least 121 students, from a college at Meemale in Kothmale were admitted to the hospital this afternoon due to food poisoning.However, the condition of the students is not life threatening, hospital sources said.Meanwhile, another group of 19 school children in Hindu college at Elkaduwa in Ukuwela have also been admitted to hospital due to food poisoning. India- Two die of food poisoning
24 Jul 2009Times of India [edited][FSNet]Two members of a family died of food poisoning in Bhatpurwa Khurd village (Cholapur block) on Thursday. According to chief medical officer, the family members of Rajkumar Banwasi had consumed fish on Wednesday and later witnessed deterioration in their health conditions. Nepal- Diarrhea, fatal (Mid Western Region)23 Jul 2009AsiaNews [edited][ProMed]More than 200 people have died in a diarrhea epidemic in Western Nepal, the most remote and poorest region of the country, which has spread unchecked for over 2 months. Rukum, Rolpa, Surkhet, Jajarkot districts are most affected by the epidemic. In these areas the lack of adequate roads and hospitals are adding to a rapid spread of the disease. Dozens of people are infected every day in the villages. In many cases the bodies of dead lie in the fields contaminating the waterways. Am considerable increase [in the number] of the victims is expected in the coming months.Despite the fact that the 1st deaths occurred about 3 months ago, the government is only now intervening to stop the spread of the epidemic to the rest of the country. After an initial visit, Mon 20 Jul 2009, the Prime Minister Madhav Kumar assured the people declaring to have taken special measures to tackle the epidemic quickly. He acknowledged the responsibilities of institutions stating that "this situation is due to a lack of coordination of the competent authorities." Related Stories22 Jul 2009 - Cholera Kantipur.com [edited][ProMed]The causative agent of cholera, Vibrio cholerae, has been detected in stool samples collected from Jajarkot district where more than 150 persons died of diarrhea in recent weeks.When 5 suspected samples were subjected to laboratory test in Kathmandu following the Ministry of Health and Population directives, the cholera causing bacterium was detected in 3. India-Cholera (Mumbai)22 Jul 2009Times of India (TOI) [edited][ProMed]A day after a cholera case was confirmed in the city [Mumbai], 3 more patients were reportedly transferred to a hospital for infectious diseases on Tuesday [21 Jul 2009] on suspicion of the water-borne ailment.Meanwhile, civic health officials admitted that some of the water samples collected from the slum in Colaba were unfit for drinking. 3 of the 10 water samples drawn from the area were unfit for consumption and showed the presence of the E. coli bacteria. The slum had drawn attention after patients landed up in hospitals with diarrhea and vomiting. One of them, a 35-year-old woman, was confirmed to be suffering from cholera. Civic officials from the water department blamed the contamination on the tanker water supply.On Tuesday [21 Jul 2009], health workers fanned out across the slum and screened 4000 people in Shaparji and another 1152 in Dhobi ghat, besides stepping up chlorination in the area. Related stories:20 Jul 2009- Cholera The Times of India (TNN) [edited][ProMed]So far, 3 persons, including 2 children, have tested positive for cholera in the city [Mumbai] but the BMC officials said on Sunday [19 Jul 2009] that only one of these 3 cases has cholera and the patient has been transferred to the infectious diseases specialty at hospital in Chinchpokhli.Civic doctors have been visiting the slum since Sat 18 Jul 2009, and testing people. They have also been distributing tablets. Water tankers were also supplying fresh water to the slum. The BMC has also collected 10 water samples from the area.India- 3 dead, 30 fall ill due to food poisoning in UP village20 Jul 2009Press Trust of India [edited][FSNet]Three persons, including two minor girls, died and 30 others fell ill due to food poisoning at a village in Sitapur district.The incident happened yesterday at Fattepura village, about 90-km from Lucknow, when the victims consumed food prepared in adulterated oil at a dinner party, health officials said.India- Diarrhea (West Bengal)18 Jul 2009OneIndia, Asia New International (ANI) report [edited] [ProMed]Residents of several districts in West Bengal, after having endured the aftermath of cyclone Aila in May 2009, now grapple with an outbreak of diarrhea. Waterborne diseases are spreading among the 6.8 million people affected by the [25 May 2009] cyclone. So far diarrhea has killed 28 persons and another 85,000 diarrhea cases have been reported from across the state.Availability of clean drinking water remains a serious challenge in the worst affected North 24 Parganas [administrative unit] and South 24 Parganas districts.After Aila all the tube-wells are under water and the villagers are suffering gastronomic problems. Health officials have disinfected over 7000 tube-wells and about 15,000 litres of safe drinking water pouches are being distributed in the affected areas every day. Oral Rehydration Salts (ORS), Halazone tablets, and bleaching powder solution are being distributed to check an outbreak of diarrhea.While the government has deployed 375 medical teams, NGOs and international agencies, including the UNICEF, are providing aid to over 50,000 families.At least 275 people died as cyclone Aila hit parts of coastal Bangladesh and West Bengal state on 25 May 2009, triggering tidal surges and floods and destroying hundreds of thousands of homes. India- Three brothers die due to food poisoning near Nainital16 Jul 2009Times of India [edited][FSNet]Three brothers died and eleven family members were in critical condition allegedly due to food poisoning.Official sources said that the incident took place at Bhanura village, 80 km from Nainital on Tuesday night, when pesticide was mistakenly mixed while preparing the raita, that resulted in death of three brothers aged 35, 24 and 19 years.The other 11 family members were rushed to hospitals at Haldwani and Padampuri and now their situation is out of danger, informed official sources. India- Cholera (Punjab)13 Jul 2009The Indian Express [edited][ProMed]The total number of patients with cholera symptoms crossed the 300 mark in Dera Bassi on Sun 13 Jul 2009. While a total of 95 patients were reported at the hospital and over a hundred at various private clinics in the township through Sat 12 Jul 2009, on Sun [13 Jul 2009], 112 more cases came to light at the hospital, health authorities said.The Senior Medical Officer (SMO) was quoted as saying that a total of 207 cases have been reported in the last 3 days, of which 60 were admitted while the rest were discharged after treatment. Medical teams are conducting a door-to-door awareness campaign and chlorine tablets are being distributed for free, he added.As the number of beds at the hospital fell short, the authorities had to arrange extra beds to accommodate the swelling number of patients. However, 2 or 3 patients were seen sharing a single bed at the hospital and the authorities also failed to provide adequate number of bedsheets on the extra beds.Nepal- Diarrhea, fatal(Mid Western Region)13 Jul 2009UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs(OCHA), ReliefWeb [edited][ProMed]Highlights:- District Public Health Office confirms 96 diarrhea related deathsin Jajarkot District from 1 May 2009 to 12 Jul 2009- 19 unconfirmed diarrhea related deaths reported in Rukum Districtand 2 deaths in Dailekh District, currently under investigation- District Line Agencies are coordinating response to outbreak- Difficult access to remote affected areas delays response ofmedical staff and delivery of suppliesSituation overview1. The hilly districts of the Mid Western Region have been affected by a diarrhea outbreak, in particular Jajarkot and Rukum Districts. Jajarkot District was initially affected, with 96 diarrhea-related deaths as of 12 Jul 2009, according to the District Public Health Office (DPHO). WHO is working with the DPHOs to investigate the cause of the outbreak and verify the epidemiological data.2. Jajarkot is the worst affected District, which is attributed to poor sanitation and hygiene by local health workers. The winter drought, delayed monsoon rains, and dried up water sources increased the risk of consuming contaminated water. Water quality and availability and latrine coverage figures are unknown at this time. The DPHO stated that the latrine coverage is very low and open defecation is a common practice. 3. There are additional reports of diarrhea related deaths in Rukum, Dailekh, Salyan, and Dolpa Districts. In Rukum District, unconfirmed reports indicate an estimated 15 diarrhea related deaths, with about 10 VDCs adjoining to Jajarkot and Dolpa Districts affected by the diarrhea outbreak. In Dailekh District, the DPHO confirmed 2 diarrhea related deaths in VDCs [Village Development Committees] bordering Jajarkot District on 25 Jun 2009 and 4 Jul 2009. In Salyan District, the DPHO stated that there were 2 diarrhea related deaths in the District on 2 and 3 Jul 2009, however, the situation is under control. According to sources at the regional medical store, in Dolpa District headquarters 25 police affected by the diarrhea are under going treatment and dozens of people are affected in the villages bordering to the Jajarkot.4. Due to the logistic difficulties DPHOs are facing challenges to provide the medical aid to the diarrhea affected population in the remote villages. There were also shortages of the health workers and medicine in some of the diarrhoea affected VDCs in Jajarkot and Rukum Districts, which is being addressed by the DPHOs. India- If in doubt, don't eat it10 Jul 2009Hindustan Times [edited][FSNet]A combination of monsoon showers and children going back to school has doubled gastroenteritis cases in the Capital this week.A pediatrician was quoted as saying four children were admitted on the same day with symptoms of pain in the belly, fever, vomiting, diarrhea and no appetite.Heat and humidity are just the combination that bacteria, viruses and parasites need to proliferate, causing food and water-borne outbreaks. While there is no reliable data on gastroenteritis cases in India each year, diarrhea accounts for 13 of every 500 newborn deaths – 47 percent of India’s infant mortality rate of 55 deaths per 1,000 births in 2007. India - Illegal home brew kills 4309 Jul 2009Sydney Morning Herald [edited][FSNet]Tainted home-brewed liquor that poor workers living in slums drank over the weekend has left at least 43 dead in western India, police said on Wednesday.Another 23 were battling for their lives in three hospitals in Gujarat state's main city Ahmadabad said the director-general of state police.Deaths from drinking illegally brewed cheap alcohol are common in India, where few people can afford licensed liquor. Known locally as desi daru, illicit liquor is often spiked with pesticides or chemicals to increase its potency. Related stories10 Jul 2009- Indian bootleg liquor death toll hits 86Sydney Morning Herald [edited][FSNet]The death toll from a case of mass poisoning involving home-brewed alcohol at a party in the western Indian state of Gujarat has jumped to 86, the Press Trust of India (PTI) reports.Police in Ahmedabad, the state's largest city, told PTI on Thursday the number had risen by 61 from Wednesday's initial reported toll of 25. More than 100 others were being treated in hospital.The victims had drunk the contaminated liquor at a party on Sunday.India- Cholera(Gujarat)09 Jul 2009Times of India [edited][ProMed]Four new patients diagnosed with cholera have been admitted to a hospital in Surat, taking the number of patients to 22 on Wednesday [8 Jul 2009].Of the 22 cholera patients reported in the past one month, more than half are from Udhana zone of Surat Municipal Corporation, which has done little to curb the disease despite repeated demands from locals to carry out sanitation drives. Nepal- Diarrhea, fatal (Midwestern Region)07 Jul 2009Nepal News [edited][ProMed]Jajarkot, a remote Midwestern district, remains gripped by a diarrhea epidemic, with the death toll reaching 65 by Tuesday morning [7 Jul 2009]. According to latest reports, 5 additional deaths were reported in Salma, a remote village. The news of these deaths came days later.The reports of diarrhea deaths in Jajorkot have continued to come to light over the past few days. Though local authorities said medical teams have been dispatched to the affected areas, the diarrhea epidemic has worsened.Bangladesh: Lizard droppings may have poisoned Bagerhat students05 Jul 2009bdnews24.com [edited][FSNet]Lizard droppings or similar contamination may have been the cause for scores of students falling ill after eating at a girls' hostel of Bagerhat Government PC College, a civil surgeon was quoted as saying on Sunday.[He] was making an inspection of the hostel's kitchen after 63 students, who had taken lunch there on Saturday, underwent treatment for food poisoning at a hospital. Of them, 31 were admitted in critical condition, said doctors.June India- Cholera(Karnataka)29 Jun 2009The Times of India [edited][ProMed]Cholera is spreading through Tumkur city rapidly, with 5 reported to have died due to the illness and with 30 people being treated at different hospitals. As the illness spread through the extensions of Indira Nagar and SLN Nagar of Kathysandra of the city last week, the district hospital doctor confirmed the deaths of 3 on Friday [26 Jun 2009] and 2 others on Saturday [27 Jun 2009].Nearly 10 persons suffering from cholera were admitted to the district hospital and are being treated for the disease. Others from this area are also admitted to private hospitals. India- Two girls die of food poisoning in Banaskantha 23 June 2009Indian Express [edited] [FSNet]Two members of a family died and three others were admitted to a health centre at Deodar in Banaskantha for suspected food poisoning, on Monday morning.All the five affected are siblings belonging to an agricultural laborer family. The five had reportedly consumed some stale food on Sunday night, following which two, 8 and 6, died this morning. The three others were 22, 16, and 15. Their condition is said to be out of danger. India- Food poisoning: 100 hospitalized 22 Jun 2009The Hindu [edited][FSNet]Over 100 children of the school at Vellayani, aged between 9 and 18, were hospitalized late on Sunday evening with symptoms of food poisoning. About 39 children were admitted to the one hospital and some at a second hospital. Though 45 children (under 12 years of age) were taken to the SAT Hospital, all except 10 children were discharged, doctors said. The condition of none of the children was serious, doctors said. Health Department officials said it was probably the dinner consumed by the children on Saturday night that had set off the gastric problem.India- 200 hospitalized for food poisoning in Kotputli20 June 2009Times of India [edited] [FSNet]Around 200 people were admitted to Kotputli's hospital on Thursday night after they complained of diarrhea and vomiting.District administration said that 145 patients suffered food poisoning after eating at a family feast. Their condition was said to be stable. Unofficial sources, however, claimed the patient tally to be around 200.There were reports that use of contaminated or synthetic milk may have resulted in food poisioning but officials denied adulteration in food.India: 76 children hospitalized for food poisoning (Mangalore)10 June 2009Mangalorean.com [edited] [FSNet]A total of 76 children were hospitalized for suspected food poisoning today at a hospital. They were taken ill after consuming breakfast at their hostel in school at Natekal near Deralakatte. According to the police the children were served Kadabu and tea for the breakfast at 8 am after which they went to school where they complained of stomach ache and vomiting. Related Stories 10 Jun 2009-14 Students hospitalized for suspected food poisoningThe Hindu [edited] [FSNet] Indonesia- First picture of British grandfather among 25 victims to die after drinking poison palm wine03 Jun 2009Daily Mail [edited] [FSNet]Two Britons are among 25 people to die in Indonesia after drinking palm wine spiked with methanol.The victims are all believed to have drunk from the same batch of arak, which was distributed to shops and roadside stalls in four districts of Bali. MayIndonesia- 1,500 infected with diarrhea in East Lombok14 May 2009The Jakarta Post [edited]Four people have died and more than 1,500 people are seriously ill from an outbreak of diarrhea in East Lombok, from April 26 to May 12, an official said Wednesday. Head of the infectious diseases prevention division at the pro-vincial health agency was quoted as saying the areas of the outbreak caused by E . coli bacteria had increased from eight to 14 districts. An official said the outbreak first affected eight out of 20 districts in East Lombok on April 15. The viral infection has currently spread to 14 districts: Labuhan Lombok, Lenek, Belanting, Aikmel, Batuyang, Wanasaba, Swela, Sambelia, Kerongkong, Sembalun, Sikur, Lekong and Kalijaga. The official said his agency suspected the infection had spread through two rivers flowing between the districts. Nepal- Over 60 people ill from undiagnosed gastroenteritis (Rolpa)12 May 2009Xinhua News Agency [edited]More than 60 people at Jaimakashala in Rolpa district in mid-western Nepal have been taken ill due to a mysterious disease that spread in the village 3 days ago. According to Tuesday's [12 May 2009] eKantipur.com, most of the victims are women, elderly, and children. An official at the District Public Health Office informed that a team of health workers has been dispatched to the Disease-hit area, some 270 km (168 mi) west of Kathmandu, to take stock of the situation and to offer treatment to the sick. All patients have similar symptoms of acute headache, fever, and vomiting up blood, a health worker said. He said that the disease may have been caused due to consumption of polluted water and inadequate sanitation. India: 150 take ill after eating contaminated food (Jhunjhunu)11 May 2009The Hindu [edited] [ProMed]In a suspected case of food poisoning, 150 people fell ill after consuming contaminated food at a religious feast held at Mandava village in this Rajasthan district.Those taken ill included mostly women and children. They complained of vomiting and stomachache yesterday after having lunch at a religious feast "Sawamani" organized at the village, a doctor was quoted as saying. Bangladesh: Killer pesticides05 May 2009The Daily Star [edited] [iFSN]Excessive use of pesticides on farmlands of Malancha and Naogakaith in Dhamrai upazila has led to death of at least three children and a number of calves, dogs and fowls last month.For same reasons, some 13 other children, all aged below seven, were hospitalized, while some farmers too fell sick during the period.A committee formed by the Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control and Research (IEDCR) reveals this in its primary investigation report.Talking about reasons behind the deaths in Dhamrai, an epidemiologist was quoted as saying it was pesticide poisoning. AprilIndonesia - WFP deplores food contamination in NTT 07 Apr 2009 The Jakarta Post - The Archipelago [edited][iFSN] According to this story, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has received reports that strange goods were found in its fortified biscuits that were distributed during the school feeding program in Timor Tengah Utara and Belu regencies, East Nusa Tenggara. It is reported that based on an independent investigation, the strange goods were introduced after WFP sent the biscuits to its local partner and after the latter distributed them to the schools. MarchSri Lanka - One dead, 270 warded after eating bakery products 25 Mar 2009 The Island - Norman Palihawadane and Saman Mallawarachchi [edited][iFSN] According to this story, one person died and 270 were hospitalized due to food poisoning in Trincomalee yesterday. Among those admitted to the Hospital were 202 children from all schools in the Trincomalee town area. They took ill after eating buns and bread from a bakery in Trincomalee. Around 50 had been discharged after treatment, hospital sources said. Those who consumed food products of the bakery had complained that they felt faint and wanted to vomit hours later. Education authorities suspended academic activities in the schools in the Trincomalee town area as students and teachers were being admitted to hospital with symptoms of allergy, school sources said. It was not known when schools will re-open at the time this edition went to the press. Trincomalee police have recorded statements from the workers at the bakery which was sealed. February India - Over 100 people fall ill after eating poisonous food 18 Feb 2009 Samay Live [edited][iFSN] In a case of food poisoning, over 100 people fell ill after eating contaminated food at a marriage function in Bavana area in the national capital last night. All the people were admitted to nearby Maharishi hospital. According to the sources, people complained of diarrhea and vomiting after they ate the poisonous food. India - 12-year old dies after consuming contaminated food 03 Feb 2009 UNI - Chennai Vision News [edited][iFSN] Hoshangabad, MP A 12-year-old girl died and four others of the family took ill after consuming contaminated food at Bhilakhedi village in this district, police said today. Five members of the family had consumed tomato vegetable and ‘chapati’ in lunch. The girl died on the spot. Three children and a woman have been admitted to government hospital in Itarsi. The condition of two children is said to be critical. January Sources and Terms of Use
24 Jul 2009Times of India [edited][FSNet]Two members of a family died of food poisoning in Bhatpurwa Khurd village (Cholapur block) on Thursday. According to chief medical officer, the family members of Rajkumar Banwasi had consumed fish on Wednesday and later witnessed deterioration in their health conditions. Nepal- Diarrhea, fatal (Mid Western Region)23 Jul 2009AsiaNews [edited][ProMed]More than 200 people have died in a diarrhea epidemic in Western Nepal, the most remote and poorest region of the country, which has spread unchecked for over 2 months. Rukum, Rolpa, Surkhet, Jajarkot districts are most affected by the epidemic. In these areas the lack of adequate roads and hospitals are adding to a rapid spread of the disease. Dozens of people are infected every day in the villages. In many cases the bodies of dead lie in the fields contaminating the waterways. Am considerable increase [in the number] of the victims is expected in the coming months.Despite the fact that the 1st deaths occurred about 3 months ago, the government is only now intervening to stop the spread of the epidemic to the rest of the country. After an initial visit, Mon 20 Jul 2009, the Prime Minister Madhav Kumar assured the people declaring to have taken special measures to tackle the epidemic quickly. He acknowledged the responsibilities of institutions stating that "this situation is due to a lack of coordination of the competent authorities." Related Stories22 Jul 2009 - Cholera Kantipur.com [edited][ProMed]The causative agent of cholera, Vibrio cholerae, has been detected in stool samples collected from Jajarkot district where more than 150 persons died of diarrhea in recent weeks.When 5 suspected samples were subjected to laboratory test in Kathmandu following the Ministry of Health and Population directives, the cholera causing bacterium was detected in 3. India-Cholera (Mumbai)22 Jul 2009Times of India (TOI) [edited][ProMed]A day after a cholera case was confirmed in the city [Mumbai], 3 more patients were reportedly transferred to a hospital for infectious diseases on Tuesday [21 Jul 2009] on suspicion of the water-borne ailment.Meanwhile, civic health officials admitted that some of the water samples collected from the slum in Colaba were unfit for drinking. 3 of the 10 water samples drawn from the area were unfit for consumption and showed the presence of the E. coli bacteria. The slum had drawn attention after patients landed up in hospitals with diarrhea and vomiting. One of them, a 35-year-old woman, was confirmed to be suffering from cholera. Civic officials from the water department blamed the contamination on the tanker water supply.On Tuesday [21 Jul 2009], health workers fanned out across the slum and screened 4000 people in Shaparji and another 1152 in Dhobi ghat, besides stepping up chlorination in the area. Related stories:20 Jul 2009- Cholera The Times of India (TNN) [edited][ProMed]So far, 3 persons, including 2 children, have tested positive for cholera in the city [Mumbai] but the BMC officials said on Sunday [19 Jul 2009] that only one of these 3 cases has cholera and the patient has been transferred to the infectious diseases specialty at hospital in Chinchpokhli.Civic doctors have been visiting the slum since Sat 18 Jul 2009, and testing people. They have also been distributing tablets. Water tankers were also supplying fresh water to the slum. The BMC has also collected 10 water samples from the area.India- 3 dead, 30 fall ill due to food poisoning in UP village20 Jul 2009Press Trust of India [edited][FSNet]Three persons, including two minor girls, died and 30 others fell ill due to food poisoning at a village in Sitapur district.The incident happened yesterday at Fattepura village, about 90-km from Lucknow, when the victims consumed food prepared in adulterated oil at a dinner party, health officials said.India- Diarrhea (West Bengal)18 Jul 2009OneIndia, Asia New International (ANI) report [edited] [ProMed]Residents of several districts in West Bengal, after having endured the aftermath of cyclone Aila in May 2009, now grapple with an outbreak of diarrhea. Waterborne diseases are spreading among the 6.8 million people affected by the [25 May 2009] cyclone. So far diarrhea has killed 28 persons and another 85,000 diarrhea cases have been reported from across the state.Availability of clean drinking water remains a serious challenge in the worst affected North 24 Parganas [administrative unit] and South 24 Parganas districts.After Aila all the tube-wells are under water and the villagers are suffering gastronomic problems. Health officials have disinfected over 7000 tube-wells and about 15,000 litres of safe drinking water pouches are being distributed in the affected areas every day. Oral Rehydration Salts (ORS), Halazone tablets, and bleaching powder solution are being distributed to check an outbreak of diarrhea.While the government has deployed 375 medical teams, NGOs and international agencies, including the UNICEF, are providing aid to over 50,000 families.At least 275 people died as cyclone Aila hit parts of coastal Bangladesh and West Bengal state on 25 May 2009, triggering tidal surges and floods and destroying hundreds of thousands of homes. India- Three brothers die due to food poisoning near Nainital16 Jul 2009Times of India [edited][FSNet]Three brothers died and eleven family members were in critical condition allegedly due to food poisoning.Official sources said that the incident took place at Bhanura village, 80 km from Nainital on Tuesday night, when pesticide was mistakenly mixed while preparing the raita, that resulted in death of three brothers aged 35, 24 and 19 years.The other 11 family members were rushed to hospitals at Haldwani and Padampuri and now their situation is out of danger, informed official sources. India- Cholera (Punjab)13 Jul 2009The Indian Express [edited][ProMed]The total number of patients with cholera symptoms crossed the 300 mark in Dera Bassi on Sun 13 Jul 2009. While a total of 95 patients were reported at the hospital and over a hundred at various private clinics in the township through Sat 12 Jul 2009, on Sun [13 Jul 2009], 112 more cases came to light at the hospital, health authorities said.The Senior Medical Officer (SMO) was quoted as saying that a total of 207 cases have been reported in the last 3 days, of which 60 were admitted while the rest were discharged after treatment. Medical teams are conducting a door-to-door awareness campaign and chlorine tablets are being distributed for free, he added.As the number of beds at the hospital fell short, the authorities had to arrange extra beds to accommodate the swelling number of patients. However, 2 or 3 patients were seen sharing a single bed at the hospital and the authorities also failed to provide adequate number of bedsheets on the extra beds.Nepal- Diarrhea, fatal(Mid Western Region)13 Jul 2009UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs(OCHA), ReliefWeb [edited][ProMed]Highlights:- District Public Health Office confirms 96 diarrhea related deathsin Jajarkot District from 1 May 2009 to 12 Jul 2009- 19 unconfirmed diarrhea related deaths reported in Rukum Districtand 2 deaths in Dailekh District, currently under investigation- District Line Agencies are coordinating response to outbreak- Difficult access to remote affected areas delays response ofmedical staff and delivery of suppliesSituation overview1. The hilly districts of the Mid Western Region have been affected by a diarrhea outbreak, in particular Jajarkot and Rukum Districts. Jajarkot District was initially affected, with 96 diarrhea-related deaths as of 12 Jul 2009, according to the District Public Health Office (DPHO). WHO is working with the DPHOs to investigate the cause of the outbreak and verify the epidemiological data.2. Jajarkot is the worst affected District, which is attributed to poor sanitation and hygiene by local health workers. The winter drought, delayed monsoon rains, and dried up water sources increased the risk of consuming contaminated water. Water quality and availability and latrine coverage figures are unknown at this time. The DPHO stated that the latrine coverage is very low and open defecation is a common practice. 3. There are additional reports of diarrhea related deaths in Rukum, Dailekh, Salyan, and Dolpa Districts. In Rukum District, unconfirmed reports indicate an estimated 15 diarrhea related deaths, with about 10 VDCs adjoining to Jajarkot and Dolpa Districts affected by the diarrhea outbreak. In Dailekh District, the DPHO confirmed 2 diarrhea related deaths in VDCs [Village Development Committees] bordering Jajarkot District on 25 Jun 2009 and 4 Jul 2009. In Salyan District, the DPHO stated that there were 2 diarrhea related deaths in the District on 2 and 3 Jul 2009, however, the situation is under control. According to sources at the regional medical store, in Dolpa District headquarters 25 police affected by the diarrhea are under going treatment and dozens of people are affected in the villages bordering to the Jajarkot.4. Due to the logistic difficulties DPHOs are facing challenges to provide the medical aid to the diarrhea affected population in the remote villages. There were also shortages of the health workers and medicine in some of the diarrhoea affected VDCs in Jajarkot and Rukum Districts, which is being addressed by the DPHOs. India- If in doubt, don't eat it10 Jul 2009Hindustan Times [edited][FSNet]A combination of monsoon showers and children going back to school has doubled gastroenteritis cases in the Capital this week.A pediatrician was quoted as saying four children were admitted on the same day with symptoms of pain in the belly, fever, vomiting, diarrhea and no appetite.Heat and humidity are just the combination that bacteria, viruses and parasites need to proliferate, causing food and water-borne outbreaks. While there is no reliable data on gastroenteritis cases in India each year, diarrhea accounts for 13 of every 500 newborn deaths – 47 percent of India’s infant mortality rate of 55 deaths per 1,000 births in 2007. India - Illegal home brew kills 4309 Jul 2009Sydney Morning Herald [edited][FSNet]Tainted home-brewed liquor that poor workers living in slums drank over the weekend has left at least 43 dead in western India, police said on Wednesday.Another 23 were battling for their lives in three hospitals in Gujarat state's main city Ahmadabad said the director-general of state police.Deaths from drinking illegally brewed cheap alcohol are common in India, where few people can afford licensed liquor. Known locally as desi daru, illicit liquor is often spiked with pesticides or chemicals to increase its potency. Related stories10 Jul 2009- Indian bootleg liquor death toll hits 86Sydney Morning Herald [edited][FSNet]The death toll from a case of mass poisoning involving home-brewed alcohol at a party in the western Indian state of Gujarat has jumped to 86, the Press Trust of India (PTI) reports.Police in Ahmedabad, the state's largest city, told PTI on Thursday the number had risen by 61 from Wednesday's initial reported toll of 25. More than 100 others were being treated in hospital.The victims had drunk the contaminated liquor at a party on Sunday.India- Cholera(Gujarat)09 Jul 2009Times of India [edited][ProMed]Four new patients diagnosed with cholera have been admitted to a hospital in Surat, taking the number of patients to 22 on Wednesday [8 Jul 2009].Of the 22 cholera patients reported in the past one month, more than half are from Udhana zone of Surat Municipal Corporation, which has done little to curb the disease despite repeated demands from locals to carry out sanitation drives. Nepal- Diarrhea, fatal (Midwestern Region)07 Jul 2009Nepal News [edited][ProMed]Jajarkot, a remote Midwestern district, remains gripped by a diarrhea epidemic, with the death toll reaching 65 by Tuesday morning [7 Jul 2009]. According to latest reports, 5 additional deaths were reported in Salma, a remote village. The news of these deaths came days later.The reports of diarrhea deaths in Jajorkot have continued to come to light over the past few days. Though local authorities said medical teams have been dispatched to the affected areas, the diarrhea epidemic has worsened.Bangladesh: Lizard droppings may have poisoned Bagerhat students05 Jul 2009bdnews24.com [edited][FSNet]Lizard droppings or similar contamination may have been the cause for scores of students falling ill after eating at a girls' hostel of Bagerhat Government PC College, a civil surgeon was quoted as saying on Sunday.[He] was making an inspection of the hostel's kitchen after 63 students, who had taken lunch there on Saturday, underwent treatment for food poisoning at a hospital. Of them, 31 were admitted in critical condition, said doctors.June India- Cholera(Karnataka)29 Jun 2009The Times of India [edited][ProMed]Cholera is spreading through Tumkur city rapidly, with 5 reported to have died due to the illness and with 30 people being treated at different hospitals. As the illness spread through the extensions of Indira Nagar and SLN Nagar of Kathysandra of the city last week, the district hospital doctor confirmed the deaths of 3 on Friday [26 Jun 2009] and 2 others on Saturday [27 Jun 2009].Nearly 10 persons suffering from cholera were admitted to the district hospital and are being treated for the disease. Others from this area are also admitted to private hospitals. India- Two girls die of food poisoning in Banaskantha 23 June 2009Indian Express [edited] [FSNet]Two members of a family died and three others were admitted to a health centre at Deodar in Banaskantha for suspected food poisoning, on Monday morning.All the five affected are siblings belonging to an agricultural laborer family. The five had reportedly consumed some stale food on Sunday night, following which two, 8 and 6, died this morning. The three others were 22, 16, and 15. Their condition is said to be out of danger. India- Food poisoning: 100 hospitalized 22 Jun 2009The Hindu [edited][FSNet]Over 100 children of the school at Vellayani, aged between 9 and 18, were hospitalized late on Sunday evening with symptoms of food poisoning. About 39 children were admitted to the one hospital and some at a second hospital. Though 45 children (under 12 years of age) were taken to the SAT Hospital, all except 10 children were discharged, doctors said. The condition of none of the children was serious, doctors said. Health Department officials said it was probably the dinner consumed by the children on Saturday night that had set off the gastric problem.India- 200 hospitalized for food poisoning in Kotputli20 June 2009Times of India [edited] [FSNet]Around 200 people were admitted to Kotputli's hospital on Thursday night after they complained of diarrhea and vomiting.District administration said that 145 patients suffered food poisoning after eating at a family feast. Their condition was said to be stable. Unofficial sources, however, claimed the patient tally to be around 200.There were reports that use of contaminated or synthetic milk may have resulted in food poisioning but officials denied adulteration in food.India: 76 children hospitalized for food poisoning (Mangalore)10 June 2009Mangalorean.com [edited] [FSNet]A total of 76 children were hospitalized for suspected food poisoning today at a hospital. They were taken ill after consuming breakfast at their hostel in school at Natekal near Deralakatte. According to the police the children were served Kadabu and tea for the breakfast at 8 am after which they went to school where they complained of stomach ache and vomiting. Related Stories 10 Jun 2009-14 Students hospitalized for suspected food poisoningThe Hindu [edited] [FSNet] Indonesia- First picture of British grandfather among 25 victims to die after drinking poison palm wine03 Jun 2009Daily Mail [edited] [FSNet]Two Britons are among 25 people to die in Indonesia after drinking palm wine spiked with methanol.The victims are all believed to have drunk from the same batch of arak, which was distributed to shops and roadside stalls in four districts of Bali. MayIndonesia- 1,500 infected with diarrhea in East Lombok14 May 2009The Jakarta Post [edited]Four people have died and more than 1,500 people are seriously ill from an outbreak of diarrhea in East Lombok, from April 26 to May 12, an official said Wednesday. Head of the infectious diseases prevention division at the pro-vincial health agency was quoted as saying the areas of the outbreak caused by E . coli bacteria had increased from eight to 14 districts. An official said the outbreak first affected eight out of 20 districts in East Lombok on April 15. The viral infection has currently spread to 14 districts: Labuhan Lombok, Lenek, Belanting, Aikmel, Batuyang, Wanasaba, Swela, Sambelia, Kerongkong, Sembalun, Sikur, Lekong and Kalijaga. The official said his agency suspected the infection had spread through two rivers flowing between the districts. Nepal- Over 60 people ill from undiagnosed gastroenteritis (Rolpa)12 May 2009Xinhua News Agency [edited]More than 60 people at Jaimakashala in Rolpa district in mid-western Nepal have been taken ill due to a mysterious disease that spread in the village 3 days ago. According to Tuesday's [12 May 2009] eKantipur.com, most of the victims are women, elderly, and children. An official at the District Public Health Office informed that a team of health workers has been dispatched to the Disease-hit area, some 270 km (168 mi) west of Kathmandu, to take stock of the situation and to offer treatment to the sick. All patients have similar symptoms of acute headache, fever, and vomiting up blood, a health worker said. He said that the disease may have been caused due to consumption of polluted water and inadequate sanitation. India: 150 take ill after eating contaminated food (Jhunjhunu)11 May 2009The Hindu [edited] [ProMed]In a suspected case of food poisoning, 150 people fell ill after consuming contaminated food at a religious feast held at Mandava village in this Rajasthan district.Those taken ill included mostly women and children. They complained of vomiting and stomachache yesterday after having lunch at a religious feast "Sawamani" organized at the village, a doctor was quoted as saying. Bangladesh: Killer pesticides05 May 2009The Daily Star [edited] [iFSN]Excessive use of pesticides on farmlands of Malancha and Naogakaith in Dhamrai upazila has led to death of at least three children and a number of calves, dogs and fowls last month.For same reasons, some 13 other children, all aged below seven, were hospitalized, while some farmers too fell sick during the period.A committee formed by the Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control and Research (IEDCR) reveals this in its primary investigation report.Talking about reasons behind the deaths in Dhamrai, an epidemiologist was quoted as saying it was pesticide poisoning. AprilIndonesia - WFP deplores food contamination in NTT 07 Apr 2009 The Jakarta Post - The Archipelago [edited][iFSN] According to this story, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has received reports that strange goods were found in its fortified biscuits that were distributed during the school feeding program in Timor Tengah Utara and Belu regencies, East Nusa Tenggara. It is reported that based on an independent investigation, the strange goods were introduced after WFP sent the biscuits to its local partner and after the latter distributed them to the schools. MarchSri Lanka - One dead, 270 warded after eating bakery products 25 Mar 2009 The Island - Norman Palihawadane and Saman Mallawarachchi [edited][iFSN] According to this story, one person died and 270 were hospitalized due to food poisoning in Trincomalee yesterday. Among those admitted to the Hospital were 202 children from all schools in the Trincomalee town area. They took ill after eating buns and bread from a bakery in Trincomalee. Around 50 had been discharged after treatment, hospital sources said. Those who consumed food products of the bakery had complained that they felt faint and wanted to vomit hours later. Education authorities suspended academic activities in the schools in the Trincomalee town area as students and teachers were being admitted to hospital with symptoms of allergy, school sources said. It was not known when schools will re-open at the time this edition went to the press. Trincomalee police have recorded statements from the workers at the bakery which was sealed. February India - Over 100 people fall ill after eating poisonous food 18 Feb 2009 Samay Live [edited][iFSN] In a case of food poisoning, over 100 people fell ill after eating contaminated food at a marriage function in Bavana area in the national capital last night. All the people were admitted to nearby Maharishi hospital. According to the sources, people complained of diarrhea and vomiting after they ate the poisonous food. India - 12-year old dies after consuming contaminated food 03 Feb 2009 UNI - Chennai Vision News [edited][iFSN] Hoshangabad, MP A 12-year-old girl died and four others of the family took ill after consuming contaminated food at Bhilakhedi village in this district, police said today. Five members of the family had consumed tomato vegetable and ‘chapati’ in lunch. The girl died on the spot. Three children and a woman have been admitted to government hospital in Itarsi. The condition of two children is said to be critical. January Sources and Terms of Use
