Health Ministry denies outbreak of Snail Fever in restaurants
A number of food poisoning cases were reported from one restaurant, and the restaurant was subsequently closed by the Public Food and Nutrition Authority
• The Ministry assures that the cases of food poisoning are limited, denying any spread of snail fever in restaurants. The affected are recovering.
• Snail fever is a parasitic disease usually transmitted through swimming in contaminated freshwater.
• Ongoing coordination with the Public Authority for Food and Nutrition and relevant state authorities ensures food safety and public health quality.
The Ministry of Health has denied recent reports suggesting an outbreak of snail fever at certain restaurants.
In a statement, the Ministry clarified that, in close collaboration with the Public Authority for Food and Nutrition, they had indeed identified several cases of food poisoning linked to a specific restaurant. Swift action was taken by the authority to close down the establishment.
To quell public anxiety, the Ministry emphasized that the affected cases were isolated incidents and all individuals involved have either fully recovered or are on the path to recovery.
According to reports by Q8-Press, the ministry further assured the public that no instances of snail fever have been reported.
The Ministry stressed that Snail Fever is a parasitic disease primarily transmitted through exposure to contaminated freshwater during swimming activities.
This clarification effectively ruled out the possibility of the disease being contracted through food consumption.
The Ministry underscored its ongoing collaboration with the Public Authority for Food and Nutrition and other relevant state agencies to uphold stringent food safety standards and safeguard public health.
They reiterated their commitment to taking immediate and necessary measures to maintain these crucial standards.
