All 154 students who fell ill at a boarding school in Batagarawa, Katsina State, have recovered and been discharged from hospital. Police confirmed the news, offering some relief after what had been an alarming few days for families and school officials alike.
The students became sick after receiving praziquantel tablets, a medication commonly used to treat parasitic infections. What exactly triggered their reaction, however, is still not clear, and no official explanation has been given for why so many students were affected at once.
Authorities have not yet released details on the next steps or whether an investigation is underway. With 154 young people now back on their feet, the bigger question remains: what happened, and could it happen again?
Originally published by Premium Times.