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methanol-poisoning

Society 3 months ago

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Indonesia has world's largest methanol poisoning cases, 30% fatal

A webinar on methanol poisoning involving experts from the WHO and other health professionals last week has pointed to an urgency for emergency planning to reduce illness and related risks in Indonesia, including ensuring the availability of antidotes.

Asia & Pacific 1 year ago

Laos government says 'profoundly saddened' by tourist deaths

Six tourists died of suspected methanol poisoning after a night out in the Laos backpacker hotspot of Vang Vieng last week.

World 7 years ago

Three more deaths from Malaysia methanol poisoning

Another three people have died from methanol poisoning, bringing the total number of deaths to 40, the Health Ministry reported.

Opinion 7 years ago

Commentary: Preventing deaths from methanol poisoning

Over 100 people have died this year after consuming oplosan (bootleg liquor), mostly in West Java, Greater Jakarta and Papua. At present only health facilities in Bali are known to have a protocol for treating methanol poisoning.

National 7 years ago

Misconceptions hinder efforts to prevent methanol poisoning deaths

Misconceptions have hampered efforts to prevent fatalities from methanol poisoning that recently killed 60 people in West Java.

National 7 years ago

Ethanol needed to treat 'oplosan' poisoning: Expert

Administering the proper course of treatment for victims of methanol poisoning, such as those who fell ill or died after drinking oplosan (bootleg liquor), can prevent further deaths, an expert has said.

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