Widespread food poisoning in the girls' dormitory of 'Zeinabieh Pishva', belonging to the University of Teacher Education, reached 101 female students by Tuesday, February 8. It is reported that this food poisoning was due to the consumption of 'canned fish'. According to the News Online website, Shervin Tabrizi, spokesperson for the Tehran Emergency Organization, stated: '60 of the poisoned students were transferred by ambulances of the Tehran Emergency Organization to Shahid Motahari, 15 Khordad Varamin, and Shahid Satari hospitals in Qarchak.' He added that other students were treated at the dormitory and noted that 'the general condition of all poisoned individuals is now reported to be stable.' Previously, the spokesperson for Tehran Emergency had reported food poisoning affecting at least 80 female student teachers at the University of Teacher Education in Varamin. On Saturday, February 6, Shervin Tabrizi announced that after reports of poisoning among some female students in the university dormitory on the evening of Friday, February 5, 9 ambulances, including two bus ambulances, were dispatched to the dormitory. According to this emergency official, the poisoned individuals were transferred to three hospitals: Motahari, 15 Khordad, and Satari in Varamin. The newspaper 'Hamshahri' reported, citing one of the students, that this poisoning occurred due to a lunch meal. In recent months, university students have frequently suffered from food poisoning. In the latest case, the Telegram channel 'Amirkabir Newsletter' reported on January 29 that 100 students from the 'Nofallah' and 'University Campus' dormitories of Tehran University of Medical Sciences were poisoned. Earlier, the Deputy for Treatment at the Shushtar School of Medical Sciences announced in December of this year that 40 students from the Shushtar School of Medical Sciences showed symptoms of poisoning after having dinner in the dormitory. Food poisoning has affected at least 80 female student teachers in Varamin, gas poisoning has sent at least 65 people to hospitals in Urmia and Oshnaviyeh, 15 people were poisoned in a hall, and 100 students in universities. Students were poisoned with gas during a government 'I'tikaf' ceremony in Mashhad. Gas poisoning continues to claim victims; from the capital to Saravan.
Food Poisoning of Female Student Teachers in Varamin Reaches 101 Cases
A food poisoning incident at the girls' dormitory of the University of Teacher Education in Varamin has affected 101 female students, reportedly due to canned fish. Emergency services have responded, transferring many students to hospitals, while others are being treated on-site. This incident highlights ongoing issues with food safety in Iranian universities.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
A food poisoning incident at the girls' dormitory of the University of Teacher Education in Varamin affected 101 female students, reportedly due to canned fish. Emergency services responded by transferring many students to hospitals, while others received treatment on-site.
- 101 female students were affected by food poisoning.
- This incident is part of a troubling trend of food safety issues in Iranian universities.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Food safety has been a recurring issue in Iran, with multiple reports of food poisoning among students in various universities. This reflects broader concerns about public health and safety regulations.
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