Education Ministry: Suffocation Incident Among High School Students... All Cases Stable
Ministry of Education announces stable conditions of high school students affected by suffocation and directs Minister Al-Tabtabaei to launch an immediate investigation.
Translated by Qiyas from الجريدة — Original source
The Ministry of Education announced that several female students at one of the girls’ secondary schools suffered cases of asphyxiation, while affirming that all the cases are stable, praise be to God. Competent authorities are monitoring the students’ health conditions on a daily basis, in coordination with relevant entities and taking the necessary measures.
In a statement, the Ministry of Education said that Minister of Education Eng. Sayed Jalal Sayed Abdulmohsen Al-Tabtabaee is directly following up on the health status of the students, and has directed the relevant departments within the ministry to monitor their condition, ensure their safety, and coordinate with concerned parties to address the incident and take all necessary actions.
The ministry emphasized that the safety of its students, as well as teaching and administrative staff, is among its top priorities. It stressed its continued monitoring of the students’ health conditions and developments related to the incident, and its commitment to providing everything needed to ensure their safety.
It clarified that Minister Al-Tabtabaee has ordered an immediate referral of the incident for investigation to determine its causes, circumstances, and all related details, identify responsibilities, and take appropriate measures based on the investigation’s findings.
The Ministry of Education stressed that it will not tolerate any behavior or action that undermines the security and safety of the school environment or endangers students and staff. It reaffirmed that student safety is a fundamental responsibility and that any violation of regulations and bylaws will be met with firm action.
The ministry confirmed that the behavioral code and related regulations will be applied against anyone proven responsible for violations linked to the incident, in accordance with the investigation’s results, ensuring that any conduct outside established rules and controls is handled firmly and responsibly.
The Ministry of Education reiterated its commitment to continuing the monitoring of the students’ health conditions and examining all details of the incident until all procedures are completed, and to taking necessary decisions based on the investigation’s findings, in order to enhance the provision of a safe and stable educational environment for all learners and those working in the educational sector.
