Over 20 people poisoned in Kafue

More than 20 people are admitted at Kafue District Hospital and Estate Health Centre for suspected food poisoning during a wedding ceremony in Shikoswe Compound.

Kafue Acting District Commissioner, Ngoni Moyo confirmed this in an interview with ZANIS.

Mr Moyo who visited the hospital has described the situation as sad.

He said the bride and her groom are also admitted to estate clinic in the district.

Mr Moyo said among the victims were school children from various schools in the district.

He has since cautioned the public to use the services of professional catering staff when preparing and serving food for a big events.

Meanwhile, Kafue District Medical officer, Chiza  Simpungwe, said the hospital admitted the patients from the wedding with complaints of running stomach, high fever and vomiting.

Dr Simpungwe described the victims’ condition as stable.