Manipur: 75 BSF Personnel, 3 Civilians Hospitalised After Food Poisoning
75 BSF personnel and 3 civilians were rushed to RIMS hospital in Imphal after suffering from food poisoning following breakfast.
A sudden health crisis struck a company of the Border Security Force (BSF) in Manipur on Friday, leaving 78 people battling symptoms of Manipur food poisoning. The group, consisting of 75 BSF personnel and three civilians, had to be rushed to the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) in Imphal after falling ill shortly after their morning meal.
Chaos After Breakfast
The incident unfolded rapidly following breakfast, when members of the BSF company began experiencing severe and repeated vomiting. The sudden onset of symptoms prompted an emergency evacuation, with the entire affected unit being transported to the hospital's outpatient department (OPD) for immediate medical intervention.
Medical Response at RIMS
Confirming the incident, Professor Dr Rameshwor Singh, the Medical Superintendent of RIMS, identified the situation as a clear case of food poisoning. He noted that the patients were brought in as a group, all presenting with similar symptoms of gastrointestinal distress.
According to Dr. Singh, the medical team acted swiftly to stabilize the patients. The primary course of treatment has focused on administering adequate fluids to counteract the dehydration caused by the repeated vomiting.
Current Condition of the Patients
The hospital administration has provided a positive update on the recovery of the affected individuals:
- Positive Response: All 78 patients are responding well to the ongoing medical treatment.
- Expected Recovery: Dr. Singh expressed confidence that the personnel and civilians would recover fully within a few hours.
- Treatment Focus: The focus remains on fluid management and monitoring the patients' stability.
While the immediate health crisis is being managed, further details regarding the source of the contaminated food are still awaited.