​The Gauteng Department of Health wishes to confirm that all school learners who were treated for suspected food poisoning earlier today have since been discharged. 

The 74 female Grade 12 learners from Fochville Secondary School, Badirile Secondary School, and Wedela Technical School on a matric camp were evaluated and treated at Carletonville District Hospital and with one at a private facility. 

The department is happy to report that none of the learners required further hospitalisation, and they have all returned home. 

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Issued by the Gauteng Department of Health