Breaking News: School in Tunisia Hit by Sudden Health Emergency
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A primary school in the El Mourouj 3 region, under the jurisdiction of the Ben Arous governorate, was the scene of a sudden health emergency on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. Over 25 schoolgirls presented with skin lesions characterized by severe redness and itching on their faces and hands, immediately after using an unknown powder.
The incident began when a student brought a "powder" she claimed was a "face mask." She shared it with her classmates, who applied it, leading to the rapid appearance of signs of skin irritation and mild swelling of the face and hands. In response to this situation, the school administration intervened to call for emergency services.
Intervention and Care
Upon receiving the alert, agents from the hygiene services and Ben Arous Civil Protection units arrived on the scene. The necessary first aid was provided to the affected students, while 5 of them were transferred to the hospital.
As part of the investigation into the causes of this incident, the competent services of the Ministry of Health seized a sample of the powder used. This sample was sent to central laboratories for analysis to determine the nature of the product's components and their level of danger.
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