More than 20 pupils from Prampram D/A Basic ‘B’ and Methodist Freeman Basic School in the Greater Accra Region have been hospitalized after collapsing during class hours on Monday, April 14.

Several of the children were seen running in distress before collapsing.

The affected pupils have been admitted to the Prampram Polyclinic, where medical personnel are closely monitoring their condition.

Preliminary reports suggest that the children had consumed asana, a local corn drink, sold by a vendor in the area.

The vendor has also been hospitalized following the incident.

The Ningo-Prampram District Health Directorate has initiated an investigation in collaboration with parents and school authorities to determine the cause of the incident and ensure the safety of other pupils.