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85 Students Hospitalised in Surat Prompt Gujarat to Inspect All Student Hostels
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 13 Sep 2026, 11:31 PM
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Eighty‑five individuals fell ill in Surat, prompting the Gujarat government to order a statewide inspection of every student hostel.
Surat, Gujarat, reported a sudden wave of illness that affected 85 people, most of whom were students residing in local hostels. Health officials confirmed that the cases were identified over a short period, raising concerns about a possible outbreak in communal living spaces.
In response, the state health department, in coordination with the education ministry, issued an immediate directive to inspect all student hostels across Gujarat. The order mandates thorough sanitation checks, verification of water quality, and assessment of food‑service facilities to prevent further spread.
Authorities have urged hostel administrators to cooperate fully and have advised students and staff to monitor symptoms, maintain personal hygiene, and seek medical attention if needed. The inspection teams are expected to begin within the next 48 hours and will report findings to the state government.
While the exact cause of the illnesses remains under investigation, officials have ruled out any immediate threats of contagious disease, focusing instead on environmental and infrastructural factors that could have contributed to the surge in cases.
In response, the state health department, in coordination with the education ministry, issued an immediate directive to inspect all student hostels across Gujarat. The order mandates thorough sanitation checks, verification of water quality, and assessment of food‑service facilities to prevent further spread.
Authorities have urged hostel administrators to cooperate fully and have advised students and staff to monitor symptoms, maintain personal hygiene, and seek medical attention if needed. The inspection teams are expected to begin within the next 48 hours and will report findings to the state government.
While the exact cause of the illnesses remains under investigation, officials have ruled out any immediate threats of contagious disease, focusing instead on environmental and infrastructural factors that could have contributed to the surge in cases.