18.06.2025 23:31
After a birthday party in Antananarivo, Madagascar, 17 people died from food poisoning.
The number of people who died from food poisoning after consuming food at a birthday celebration in Antananarivo, the capital of Madagascar, has risen to 17.
17 PEOPLE DIED FROM FOOD POISONING AT THE BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
In a statement from HJRA Ampefiloha Hospital, it was reported that 17 of those poisoned have died, and 13 others are still in critical condition. It was noted that the National Police and Gendarmerie are conducting a joint investigation into the incident.
The Ministry of Public Health announced that laboratory analyses are ongoing on samples taken from the food consumed to determine the source of the poisoning. 43 people who attended the birthday party held at a recreation center in the Imerinkasinina area of Antananarivo experienced food poisoning after consuming the food served, and 12 people had died.