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News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/22-pupils-affected-in-prampram-asana-incident/Member of Parliament Sam Nartey George has provided an update on the suspected food poisoning incident that affected pupils at Prampram D/A Basic A and Methodist Freeman Basic School.
In a post shared on social media on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, Mr. George described the incident as a “disturbing medical scare” and detailed that 22 children were impacted after reportedly consuming the local drink known as asana, which is suspected to have been contaminated.According to the MP, 21 of the affected children were treated and discharged for further observation, while one child was admitted overnight as a precautionary measure.
He also noted that the vendor who sold the suspicious asana is cooperating with ongoing medical investigations, with samples having been sent to the laboratory to determine the exact cause of the contamination.The update was issued following consultations with the District Education Directorate and the Medical Director of the Prampram Polyclinic. Mr.
George extended his best wishes to the affected children and commended the hospital staff for their prompt response and dedicated care during the incident.This incident underscores the urgency of ensuring stringent food safety protocols, particularly for vendors supplying beverages to school children. Past occurrences of food contamination have prompted health authorities to intensify monitoring and enforce regulatory measures to protect vulnerable populations.
The coordination between educational authorities and medical personnel in this case highlights the importance of inter-agency collaboration in mitigating public health risks. The situation continues to evolve, and stakeholders remain watchful for laboratory results that will provide conclusive evidence on the source of the contamination. News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.
com.gh/22-pupils-affected-in-prampram-asana-incident/.
