Ministry of Education: Asphyxiation Cases Among Female Students at a Secondary School... All Stable - Sarmad

The Ministry of Education announced that several female students at a secondary school for girls suffered from asphyxiation, while affirming that all cases are stable, praise be to God, and that relevant authorities are monitoring the students’ health conditions on an ongoing basis, in coordination with concerned entities and taking necessary measures.

In a statement, the Ministry of Education said that Minister of Education Eng. Syed Jalal Al-Tabatabai personally followed up on the health status of the students, directing relevant departments within the ministry to monitor their conditions, ensure their well-being, and coordinate with concerned entities to address the incident and take appropriate actions.

The ministry emphasized that the safety of its students, 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 necessary to ensure their safety.

It clarified that Minister Al-Tabatabai ordered an immediate referral of the incident for investigation to determine its causes, circumstances, and all related details, identify responsibilities, and take suitable 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, 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 guidelines 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.