Key Update 

Telangana recorded 34,245 food poisoning cases from January to September this year, down from 42,789 cases in the same period last year, marking a 20% decline, according to health department data. Hyderabad continues to lead the state in food poisoning incidents, though cases fell 15%, from 8,990 last year to 7,662 this year. Despite the drop, the city remains the hotspot for acute gastroenteritis in Telangana.

Some Districts See Rising Numbers

While most districts showed improvement, ten districts reported an increase in cases. Narayanpet saw the largest spike, with cases rising 32% from 2,770 to 3,681. Wanaparthy increased from 684 to 973 cases, and Siddipet recorded 629 cases compared to 540 last year. Other districts with rising trends include Vikarabad, Nagarkurnool, Peddapalli, Jayashankar Bhupalpally, Rajanna Sircilla, Kumuram Bheem Asifabad, and Mulugu.

NHRC Seeks Report on Gurukul Incidents

In August, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) requested a report after being informed of 48 student deaths and 886 food poisoning cases in Gurukul schools across Telangana.

Source: The Times of India