Cianjur Health Office: Most Toddlers and Mothers Affected by Poisoning Have Recovered

Cianjur (ANTARA) - The Cianjur District Health Office in West Java has recorded that the majority of 63 toddlers and mothers who experienced poisoning after consuming the Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) in two villages in Leles sub-district have recovered. “Only a few remain under treatment,” said the Head of the Cianjur Health Office, Made Setiwan, in Cianjur on Sunday. He stated that his team has collected samples of the food and the victims’ vomit for laboratory testing to confirm the cause of the poisoning. “We have taken the remaining samples, including milk, and samples of the victims’ vomit for laboratory testing to determine the cause of the poisoning affecting dozens of mothers and toddlers in Purabaya Village and Sukasirna Village,” he said. His side has ensured that the dozens of poisoning victims have received medical treatment and continue to be monitored even after being allowed to go home. Health workers in each village will conduct monitoring and supervision. The majority received treatment at community health centres (puskesmas), while others were treated by midwives and at clinics. As of Sunday evening, six toddlers were still receiving treatment at the puskesmas, while dozens of others have been allowed to go home. “The majority’s conditions have started to improve after receiving treatment at puskesmas, midwives, and clinics. Those who have gone home continue to receive supervision from health workers in their respective villages,” he said. His side has not yet been able to determine the cause of the poisoning that affected dozens of mothers and toddlers in the two villages, but most complained of dizziness, nausea, and vomiting after consuming the MBG menu distributed at the posyandu. Leles Sub-district Head Segi Tabah Hermansyah said his side is still conducting data collection for fear that many residents may have experienced the same issue but did not seek treatment at health service centres. “Currently, sub-district officials are still conducting data collection because there is concern that many have experienced poisoning that has not been recorded because they did not receive treatment at puskesmas, midwives, or clinics,” he said.