Investigation links Maria Mwengere school food poisoning to contaminated water

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2025-10-21

RUNDU, 01 September 2025 - A few of the learners from Maria Mwengere Secondary School seen sitting outside as they are feeling unwell waiting for the bus. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

By Sawi Hausiku
RUNDU, 21 OCT (NAMPA) – An investigation into the suspected food poisoning of nearly 125 learners at Maria Mwengere Senior Secondary School has concluded that poor water quality at the hostel was a major contributing factor, alongside multiple other factors.
The suspected food poisoning outbreak occurred on 31 August this year, prompting the Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture to launch an investigat...

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