A total of 28 tourists from Kerala were treated for suspected food poisoning at the South Goa District Hospital (SGDH) on June 9 following what hospital authorities described as a mass casualty incident.
Speaking on the matter, Dr. Rajendra Borkar, Superintendent of South Goa District Hospital, said the affected group had visited Goa as tourists and reportedly fell ill after consuming food in Old Goa.
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According to Dr. Borkar, 25 of the 28 patients responded well to treatment and were discharged after receiving the necessary medical care. Three others were admitted for observation and remained in stable condition.
He further stated that the three admitted patients later opted to leave the hospital against medical advice despite being medically stable.
Hospital authorities confirmed that all the affected individuals received prompt treatment, and no serious complications were reported. The incident has drawn attention to food safety concerns, with the tourists informing doctors that they had consumed food in Old Goa before experiencing symptoms.
Further inquiry into the source of the suspected food poisoning is expected to be carried out by the concerned authorities.
