Iashvili Hospital: 11 children admitted with suspected intoxication symptoms from different kindergartens, 7 remain hospitalized

According to the head of the pediatric department at Iashvili Children’s Central Hospital, 11 children from different kindergartens were admitted with symptoms of intoxication. Four were discharged home in satisfactory condition, while seven remain hospitalized.

According to Sophio Tsertsvadze, the condition of the hospitalized children is stable.

“Since yesterday evening, 11 patients have been admitted to the hospital. The patients had nausea and abdominal pain.

All patients received appropriate medical care. Four patients were discharged home in satisfactory condition, while seven patients remain hospitalized at this stage.

The condition of the patients in the hospital is stable. They are receiving appropriate treatment, and their health is being monitored,” Sophio Tsertsvadze said.

The Investigative Service has launched an investigation into the suspected intoxication at kindergartens. According to the agency, 55 children and one staff member from 20 kindergartens in Tbilisi have shown symptoms of intoxication and received medical assistance at six medical facilities. More than 50 legal representatives of the children and medical facility employees have already been questioned as part of the investigation.

“According to the information available at this stage, the intoxication may be linked to a bacterial infection, the source of which is presumably food consumed at the kindergartens. The specific food product that caused the intoxication will be established through the relevant examination. The investigation is ongoing. Items, documents and food products relevant to the case will be seized from all kindergartens where cases of intoxication have been reported,” the statement