Hue City: Dozens of people hospitalized with suspected food poisoning

According to initial reports, at around 10:00 a.m. on September 11, 2026, multiple workers at Scavi Hue Garment Company, located in Phong Dien Industrial Park, Phong Dien Ward, Hue City, showed abnormal health symptoms suspected to be food poisoning. Subsequently, these cases were transferred to Hue Central Hospital Facility 2 for medical examination and treatment. By about 3:00 p.m. the same day, the hospital had received 47 cases.

Prompt triage and treatment

Triage and treatment arrangement

Immediately upon receiving the patients, Hue Central Hospital Facility 2 implemented emergency response plans, triaged, and accommodated patients based on their health status.

Most cases are being monitored and treated at the Emergency Department and the Department of Tropical Diseases. Among these, 1 case requiring intensive monitoring has been transferred to the Intensive Care Unit for further treatment.

The medical team is closely monitoring each patient's condition, ready to intervene and provide treatment if any issues arise.

Proactively controlling risks

Currently, the cause of the incident as well as the food sources suspected to be related to the above cases are being clarified by the competent authorities. Therefore, determining the cause must be based on the results of inspections, testing, and professional investigations by the authorized agencies.

The incident continues to highlight the need for stricter food safety controls at communal kitchens and catering facilities for workers, while raising corporate accountability in monitoring raw material sourcing, processing, storage, and food sample retention.

Food safety linked to sustainable development

In the process of green-oriented industrial and agricultural development, food safety must be seen as a crucial component of sustainable development. From raw material sourcing control to processing, distribution, and consumption, every stage needs to be carried out transparently, responsibly, and in compliance with regulations.

Proactive risk prevention not only protects workers' health but also contributes to building a safe production environment, improving living standards, and establishing a foundation for sustainable economic development in Hue City./.