A 7-year-old child from the Rebero village in Nyagatare district has died after eating contaminated food. The child, who was from the Mudugudu wa Rebero, Akagari ka Nyakigando, in the Katabagemu sector of Nyagatare district, passed away at Nyagatare Hospital after being taken there in a critical condition. According to reports, the child had eaten some contaminated food before falling ill.
At least 40 people who consumed a local brew in Nyagatare district have been hospitalized with health issues. The brew was reportedly sold by a local vendor, and those who consumed it started experiencing symptoms afterwards. The Nyakigando Health Center received 40 people with health issues, with 13 being discharged and 27 being referred to Nyagatare Hospital.
According to Higaniro Jean Eric, the manager of Nyakigando Health Center, the patients were admitted with symptoms that seemed to be linked to the consumption of the contaminated brew. He stated that two people were still in critical condition, but it was expected that they would be discharged soon.
The mother of the deceased child, Nyiransekuye Claudine, expressed her grief and revealed that her child had eaten some contaminated food before falling ill. She stated that her child was taken to the hospital but passed away shortly after. Claudine suspected that the local brew might have been contaminated and demanded an investigation into the incident.
Residents who consumed the local brew reported that they had no health issues before drinking it, but some have experienced severe symptoms. They suspect that the brew might have been contaminated and are calling for an investigation into the incident. The residents are demanding answers as to why the brew was contaminated and who might be responsible.
The district authorities have launched an investigation into the incident and are working with relevant agencies to determine the cause of the contamination. Nyagatare district mayor, Kakooza Henry, urged residents to be cautious about the food and drinks they consume, especially those that are not properly regulated. He also revealed that all patients who were hospitalized have since been discharged.
Mayor Kakooza Henry also advised residents to avoid consuming food and drinks from untrusted sources and to prioritize their health and well-being. He emphasized the importance of being vigilant and taking necessary precautions to avoid similar incidents in the future. The incident has raised concerns about food and drink safety in the district, and authorities have promised to take necessary measures to prevent such incidents.
Key points
- A 7-year-old child died after eating contaminated food in Nyagatare, Rwanda.
- 40 people were hospitalized with health issues after consuming a local brew.
- Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident and are urging residents to be cautious about food and drink safety.
