Katsina State: 64 students hospitalised after Bilharzia medication

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At least 64 students from Government Science Secondary School in Batagarawa, Katsina State, were hospitalised following adverse reactions to drugs administered during a Bilharzia treatment and prevention exercise.

Symptoms reported by the students included vomiting, abdominal discomfort, and dizziness. Some students reportedly arrived at medical facilities unconscious. The affected individuals were treated at Ahmadi Rimi General Hospital and Turai Yar’Adua Maternal and Child Hospital.

Medical Director of Ahmadi Rimi General Hospital, Dr. Auwal Sani, noted that dosages appeared to be determined based on the students' heights, with students receiving between one and three tablets.

Katsina State Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Yusuf Sulaiman Jibia, confirmed that all affected students have since recovered and are being prepared to return to school. The government intends to investigate the incident, which was conducted by Primary Health Care authorities.

Entities

Ahmadi Rimi General Hospital · Dr. Auwal Sani · Government Science Secondary School, Batagarawa · Turai Yar’Adua Maternal and Child Hospital · Yusuf Sulaiman Jibia

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[● 3 SOURCES] Students experienced symptoms including vomiting, abdominal discomfort, and dizziness. dailytrust.com · www.naijanews.com · thenicheng.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The government will investigate the incident. www.naijanews.com
[● 3 SOURCES] At least 64 students from Government Science Secondary School, Batagarawa, were hospitalised. dailytrust.com · www.naijanews.com · thenicheng.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Students received between one and three tablets depending on their height. dailytrust.com · thenicheng.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Drug dosage was determined based on the students' heights. dailytrust.com · www.naijanews.com · thenicheng.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Some students arrived at the hospital unconscious. dailytrust.com · www.naijanews.com · thenicheng.com
[● 2 SOURCES] All affected students have recovered. dailytrust.com · www.naijanews.com

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BREAKING: 64 Katsina Students Hospitalised After Bilharzia Drug Treatment As Government Orders Investigation [www.parrotnewspaper.com]

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64 Students Hospitalised as Katsina Bilharzia Treatment Raises Concerns - Radio Nigeria Kaduna English [www.radionigeriakaduna.gov.ng]

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64 Katsina students hospitalised after Bilharzia drug reactions [tgnews.com.ng]

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64 students hospitalised after being administered Bilharzia... [dailytrust.com]

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Panic In Katsina As 64 Students Hospitalised After Taking Drugs [www.naijanews.com]

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Bilharzia treatment drug reaction: 64 students hospitalised in Katsina [thenicheng.com]

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