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Over 500 students hospitalised after eating state-supplied meals in Indones
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Over 500 students hospitalised after eating state-supplied meals in Indones

Over 500 students in Indonesia were hospitalized due to food poisoning, which is believed to be linked to free meals provided under a government program costing $4.3 billion annually. The incident has raised concerns about the safety and quality of the meals distributed through this initiative. Thousands of other cases have been reported in connection with the program, which was launched last year. The situation highlights potential issues with the implementation and oversight of large-scale government food distribution efforts.

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Over 500 students hospitalised after eating state-supplied meals in Indones

Over 500 students in Indonesia were hospitalized due to food poisoning, which is believed to be linked to free meals provided under a government program costing $4.3 billion annually. The incident has raised concerns about the safety and quality of the meals distributed through this initiative. Thousands of other cases have been reported in connection with the program, which was launched last year. The situation highlights potential issues with the implementation and oversight of large-scale government food distribution efforts.

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