Former deputy prime minister John Mutorwa wants community leaders to meet after deadly food poisoning cases hit Kavango East region. He sent a letter to regional governor Hamunyera Hambyuka asking for urgent talks with traditional authorities. The meeting will happen Saturday at Ndiyona Traditional Community Hall. At least 26 people have died from suspected food poisoning in Ndiyona constituency. Mutorwa believes local leaders need to work together on solutions.
Two children died at Korokoro village after eating cassava roots on June first. Four-year-old Renold Mahundi and three-year-old Regina Thikushi got sick at home and passed away. Other people who ate the same food became ill but survived after hospital treatment. Police commander Andreas Haingura confirms investigators are looking into what happened. Medical experts will determine the exact cause of death.
Korokoro village has faced similar tragedies before. Four children died there in January 2021 after eating traditional food. Last year reports showed 24 people died from suspected food poisoning between 2023 and 2024 in the same area. The planned meeting will bring health officials and police together with traditional leaders. Community members hope to find ways to prevent future deaths from contaminated food.
Two children died at Korokoro village after eating cassava roots on June first. Four-year-old Renold Mahundi and three-year-old Regina Thikushi got sick at home and passed away. Other people who ate the same food became ill but survived after hospital treatment. Police commander Andreas Haingura confirms investigators are looking into what happened. Medical experts will determine the exact cause of death.
Korokoro village has faced similar tragedies before. Four children died there in January 2021 after eating traditional food. Last year reports showed 24 people died from suspected food poisoning between 2023 and 2024 in the same area. The planned meeting will bring health officials and police together with traditional leaders. Community members hope to find ways to prevent future deaths from contaminated food.
