Education Ministry: Several female students suffocate in secondary school; their condition is stable
Education Ministry confirms stable condition of female students injured by suffocation and orders investigation
Translated by Qiyas from القبس — Original source
Faisal Matar: 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 and that the relevant authorities are monitoring their health conditions on a daily basis, in coordination with the concerned entities and taking the necessary measures.
In a statement, the Ministry said that Minister of Education Jalal Al-Tabtabaei has been directly following up on the students’ health conditions, and directed the relevant departments within the Ministry to monitor their status, ensure their well-being, and coordinate with the concerned entities to address the incident and take all necessary actions.
The Ministry emphasized that the safety of its student body, as well as teaching and administrative staff, is among its top priorities, reiterating 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 Al-Tabtabaei has ordered an immediate investigation into the incident to determine its causes, circumstances, and all related details, assign responsibilities, and take appropriate measures based on the investigation’s findings.
The Ministry stressed that it will not tolerate any behavior or action that compromises the safety and security of the school environment or endangers students and staff, affirming 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 Code of Conduct and related regulations will be applied against anyone found responsible for violations linked to the incident, in accordance with the investigation’s results, ensuring that any behavior outside established rules and controls is handled firmly and responsibly.
The Ministry reiterated its continued monitoring of the students’ health conditions and its efforts to ascertain all details of the incident until all procedures are completed and necessary decisions are made based on the investigation’s findings, thereby enhancing the provision of a safe and stable learning environment for all students and educational staff.
