Thirteen children at the Magistral children’s camp in the Kemerovo region were admitted to hospitals with signs of an unspecified intestinal infection. Reports from DEA News, citing the Investigative Committee, confirm the initial medical evaluations and the ongoing investigation into the incident. The regional press service for SUSK notes that thirteen individuals presented symptoms consistent with digestive tract illness, sparking a formal review of the camp’s operations and safety protocols.
As a precautionary measure, operations at the camp have been halted while authorities carry out a comprehensive audit of how federal health and safety regulations are implemented in the organization of health-improving summer holidays for children. The aim is to verify that every safeguard is in place to protect young participants during supervised recreational stays.
On the morning of the event, the Telegram channel Shot reported that twelve children were transported to medical facilities from a sanatorium in the Kemerovo region after exhibiting similar symptoms. The source indicated that the incident took place at the Magistral sanatorium in Salair, within the Guryevsky district. It was noted that 282 children arrived at the facility on June 24, and the first health complaints appeared two days later when a ten-year-old boy began vomiting. Within a short span, more minors reported similar illness, prompting rapid medical assessment and ongoing monitoring.
Earlier reports referenced separate concerns at another children’s camp, the White Mountains, located in the Amur Region. There, seventy children were reported as having fallen ill due to suspected food poisoning. Authorities have emphasized that investigations are coordinated to determine the cause, the scope of the impact, and any necessary public health actions. The situation underscores the importance of strict adherence to health guidelines, continuous staff training, and rigorous sanitation measures in all camp environments to prevent the recurrence of such illnesses.
Public health officials stress that ongoing audits are designed to ensure that all federal requirements governing the organization of health-improving summer holidays for minors are fully met. They are reviewing medical readiness, food safety standards, facility maintenance, incident reporting procedures, and the overall welfare of children during camp programs. Parents and guardians are urged to monitor official updates from regional health authorities as investigations proceed and to seek timely medical care if any new or worsening symptoms appear in their children.
The authorities reiterate their commitment to transparency as the audit progresses and to implementing corrective actions based on findings. While the exact source of the current outbreak remains to be determined, the focus remains on protecting children’s health and restoring safe, supervised recreational opportunities across regional camps. Marked attributions from the Investigative Committee and regional health agencies reflect a coordinated response aimed at preventing future incidents and strengthening camp safety standards.