Author: ECDOE
Date: 15/02/2022

About 120 Kamvalesizwe Primary school learners, in Kenton-on-See, outside Port Alfred have been admitted at the Port Alfred Hospital after complaining of stomach aches and vomiting, this afternoon. 

It  is alleged that these learners started showing signs of this after having a meal served at their school during the lunch break period as part of the School Nutrition Program. 

Departmental officials from the district, provincial office and the Department of Basic Education are on site monitoring the situation. The district office is currently providing psychosocial services to the learners, teachers and parents. 

The department is monitoring the situation in collaboration with the department of Health. Currently, all officials and parents are still awaiting medical reports on what led to the situation. 

A statement will be released in due course of any new developments. 

Issued by: ECDoE Communication for more information please contact Departmental  spokesperson Mali Mtima @  084 230 1976/MEC spokesperson Vuyiseka Mboxela at 071 713 2222/Acting Director  Communications: Nyamie Mgijima-Tokwe @ 060 530 0348

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