More than 50 female students at MU hostel reported stomach ache, diarrhoea

Mumbai: More than 50 students residing in the New Girls Hostel at the University of Mumbai’s Kalina campus have reported cases of stomach ache and diarrhoea since Thursday night, raising concerns about their well-being. With no canteen available in the hostel premises, the cause of the students’ ailments remains unknown, although speculation points to contaminated water from a cooler within the facility. HT Image A student pointed out that lack of immediate medical assistance exacerbated the situation, as the University Health Centre closes around 4pm, leaving many students without timely treatment. Pradeep Sawant, the former member of the university’s management council and Yuva Sena member, said, “Acknowledging the gravity of the situation, the vice-chancellor told us an inquiry has been initiated to determine whether the health crisis stemmed from contaminated water supplied by the municipality or unhygienic conditions of the hostel’s water cooler.VC has been briefed on the matter and has ordered an immediate inspection of the water sources, with a report expected by Monday.” As the affected students continue to grapple with health issues amid upcoming exams and project submissions, a student said, “We need swift action that is imperative to safeguard their well-being and prevent similar incidents in the future,” said a student.