Children Hospitalized: 41 Pre-School Kids Mistakenly Consume Rat Poison, Sparking Concern
In a disturbing development, 41 pre-school children have been hospitalized after consuming rat poison.
The 41 pre-school kids from a pre-school in Soweto reportedly ate the rat poison after mistaking it for sweets.
Medical Treatment: Pre-School Children Rushed to Hospital After Ingesting Rat Poison
The children, all preschoolers aged between three and five years, got sick after eating the rat poison.
According to Zimoja, they were rushed to Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital in Soweto for medical treatment.
Department of Health Responds: Investigation Launched into Rat Poison Incident at Soweto Pre-School
Meanwhile, the Gauteng Department of Health has expressed concern over the incident in which 41 children were treated for poisoning after consuming rat poison. Khutso Rabothata, the department spokesperson, provided an update on the medical condition of the affected children. Out of the 41 children, 17 were admitted to the hospital for overnight observation, while the remaining 24 were discharged and allowed to return home.
“The remaining 24 were discharged home in a satisfactory condition. This incident is reported to have taken place at a pre-school and investigations are being conducted to establish more facts,” Rabothata said.
The department continues to investigate the incident to gather more information and determine the underlying facts surrounding this alarming incident.
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Outrage and Calls for Accountability: Social Media Reacts to Rat Poison Incident at Soweto Pre-School
The disturbing development has caused shock and concern among the people of Mzansi. The incident has prompted social media users to raise questions about the origin of the rat poison and how the school children gained access to it. Many netizens are holding the pre-school accountable, accusing them of negligence and advocating for its closure as a consequence.
Conversely, some netizens have taken a different perspective, urging the police to conduct an investigation into the employees of the pre-school and even suggesting that competitors might be involved in a deliberate attempt to sabotage the owner.
Here are some of the reactions;
@jon_athanie;
Pre School must be held accountable for this, they must hire professional pest control .
@LindaDX1;
Gross negligence, we trust people with our kids, and the only thing they’re concerned about is money, obviously
Preschools are so negligent
@Teddyvic2;
41 children, does make sense, is one class allowed to have more than 30 children per class? Where were the teachers n why are children eating sweats on radom day
@PresentMckennz1;
They must investigate employees and competitors. How can ppl be so cruel, if there is competition why punish innocent kids, if one if fired from work, why punish innocent kids. This is not make sure
@King_Cofii;
They must just close it 😔 this is gross negligence. the pre school must be held responsible for their recklessness