The prosecutor's office of the Chilanzar district opened a criminal case into the mass poisoning of children and adults from Kazakhstan who were in Tashkent for the Dostlik Cup football tournament.
Circumstances and consequences of the poisoning
According to Uzbekistan's Ministry of Health, the first signs of acute intestinal infection were detected in 13 people as early as November 1. Symptoms included vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain and fever. Later, on November 2 and 3, seven more people sought medical assistance.
All 20 patients were preliminarily diagnosed with acute diarrhea. Two of them have now been discharged home, while the condition of the others is assessed as stable and satisfactory. Doctors continue to monitor the patients, and none are in intensive care.
Causes and investigation
According to preliminary information, the poisoning occurred after breakfast at one of Tashkent's hotels. Among the foods consumed by the victims were undercooked eggs and sausages. Specialists from the sanitary-epidemiological service collected samples of leftover food for laboratory testing, the results of which have not yet been published.
Response measures
The situation is under the control of health officials from both countries. Relevant experts were brought in to help, including professors from Tashkent Medical University and specialists from the sanitary-epidemiological service. The situation is being monitored by Kazakhstan's Health Minister Akmaral Alnazarova and the first deputy minister.
Legal consequences
In connection with the incident, the prosecutor's office opened a criminal case under Article 276-1, which provides for liability for violating sanitary legislation and the rules for combating epidemics.
- The victims are Kazakh football players and accompanying persons
- The incident took place in Tashkent
- A criminal case has been opened under Article 276-1
Overall, the situation is under control, and the victims are under medical supervision.
