Four people have been treated for food poisoning after eating at a dinner banquet held to mark the 16th anniversary of Maldives Democratic Party MDP in Shaviyani Atoll Fokaidhoo.

Speaking to "The Press", Vice President of Fokaidhoo council Mohamed Saleem said that 4 people have suffered food poisoning and that one person had been transferred to Kulhudhufushi regional hospital due to worsening condition.

Saleem said the individual under treatment at the ICU of Kulhudhufushi regional hospital is recovering well

He also said that out of the remaining three, two had been released from the island's health center following treatment and that the other individual who was stricken with food poisoning remains under treatment at the center.

Saleem said that the food got poisoned as a result of fish that had gone bad during the freezing process.

MDP has kicked off celebrations to mark its 16th anniversary across the country with a flag hoisting ceremony held virtually.