By NewsDesk @bactiman63
Philippines officials are reported an outbreak of suspected food poisoning in Bukidnon province in the Northern Mindanao region.
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It is reported that 233 delegates of the 8th National Youth Convention held by the Seventh Day Adventists at the Center of Ecological Development and Recreation (CEDAR) in Impasog-ong experienced vomited and loose-bowel movements with fever.
Some patients were transported to hospitals in Malaybalay for treatment, while others were locally by the Rural Health Unit.
A Department of Health response team was sent to the area.
The cause of the outbreak is under investigation.
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