Mass Food Poisoning Strikes Wedding Feast Attendees in Khotang, Nepal; Treatment Camp Established
Summary
A mass food poisoning incident following a wedding feast in Diplung, Khotang has led to the setup of a treatment camp to care for the affected attendees experiencing fever and diarrhea.
Key Points
- A wedding feast in Diplung, Janthedhunga Rural Municipality-6, Khotang caused mass illness among attendees starting 12 hours after the event.
- Symptoms reported include fever and diarrhea, prompting establishment of a treatment camp at Ramkumar Rai's home in Nigalawas, Diplung.
- RRT team, District Health Office Khotang, and local elected representatives are involved in treatment efforts.
- Guests from Udayapur, Kathmandu, and other places attending the feast have also reported falling ill after returning home.
