Ten hospitalised after drinking 'contaminated' traditional brew
Ten people were hospitalised on Monday after consuming a traditional drink suspected to be contaminated with insecticide residues at Mpora village in the Kavango West region.
Regional Chief Inspector Raimbert Muronga confirmed the incident which happened at an unknown time, saying they fell ill immediately after drinking sikundu, a local maize-based brew.
According to Muronga, the information was brought to light by a nurse from Mpora clinic.
“Emilie Siwoko, a nurse at Mpora clinic, reported that she treated ten patients from Mpora village suspected to have consumed sikundu that may have been stored in a basket previously used to hold insecticides,” he said.
Following initial treatment at Mpora clinic, the patients were transferred to Rundu State Hospital for further observation.
“While their conditions were reportedly described as stable, they remain under medical supervision. Police are also observing the case,” Muronga added.
Regional Chief Inspector Raimbert Muronga confirmed the incident which happened at an unknown time, saying they fell ill immediately after drinking sikundu, a local maize-based brew.
According to Muronga, the information was brought to light by a nurse from Mpora clinic.
“Emilie Siwoko, a nurse at Mpora clinic, reported that she treated ten patients from Mpora village suspected to have consumed sikundu that may have been stored in a basket previously used to hold insecticides,” he said.
Following initial treatment at Mpora clinic, the patients were transferred to Rundu State Hospital for further observation.
“While their conditions were reportedly described as stable, they remain under medical supervision. Police are also observing the case,” Muronga added.
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