Archive · 19 May 2025
Medical College Hostel Investigates Potential Food Poisoning
Some students at the Medical College women's hostel in Thiruvananthapuram got sick.
They experienced symptoms like tummy aches after eating a chicken dish.
The college is checking if it was food poisoning.
They are testing food samples and making sure the kitchen and water are clean.
More than 80 people were affected, but none are seriously ill.
The college is also looking into what happened to find out the cause and prevent it from happening again.
Over 80 residents of the Thiruvananthapuram Medical College women's hostel reported illness.
Symptoms included nausea, stomach pain, and diarrhea.
The incident was reported after consuming a chicken dish.
Food samples have been sent for testing to determine the cause.
Authorities are investigating and reinforcing hygiene protocols.
- Who
- Over 80 residents, including students, at the Thiruvananthapuram Government Medical College women’s hostel.
- What
- Students reported symptoms like nausea, stomach pain, and diarrhea, leading to investigation of possible food poisoning.
- When
- The incident was reported on Thursday and Friday, with symptoms appearing after consuming a chicken dish.
- Where
- Thiruvananthapuram Government Medical College women's hostel.
- Why
- Possible food poisoning is under investigation.
Unconfirmed Information
Medical College Authorities
Food Poisoning Confirmation
Unconfirmed Information
Food poisoning is suspected due to the symptoms.
Medical College Authorities
No confirmed evidence of food poisoning has been found yet.
- Hostel Residents
- Over 600
- Possible cause
- Chicken dish
- Investigation
- Food samples sent
- Student Health Status
- None in serious condition
- College Action
- Internal probe ordered
