Balligubadle, Faafan Region – A group of 28 civilians, primarily pastoralists from the Deydab area in the Harshin District, were admitted to hospitals after a suspected case of mass food poisoning.
Local reports indicate the illness was caused by contaminated rice, which was part of a food aid distribution. It remains unconfirmed whether the victims had gathered at a single location or if the tainted food was distributed to individual households.
One individual in critical condition was transferred to a hospital in Hargeysa for advanced treatment. The remaining patients are receiving care at medical facilities in Harshin District.
