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19 people hospitalized for food poisoning discharged

Those affected include three women and 16 men, were taken to Hulhumale' Hospital around 11 pm last night. 17 of them were discharged later that night, while the remaining two were released this morning after recovering.

Malika Shahid
23 February 2025, MVT 12:02
Hulhumale' Hospital
Malika Shahid
23 February 2025, MVT 12:02

All 19 individuals who were hospitalized for food poisoning after an incident at the Immigration Detention Center in Hulhumale' Phase 2 have been discharged.

Those affected include three women and 16 men, were taken to Hulhumale' Hospital around 11 pm last night. 17 of them were discharged later that night, while the remaining two were released this morning after recovering.

Maldives Immigration officials stated that an investigation into the cause of the food poisoning is ongoing, although the source of the issue remains unclear.

The Immigration Detention Center primarily houses undocumented expatriates awaiting deportation.

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