Methanol poisoning: how Laos horror happened
Southeast Asia has the "highest rates of methanol poisoning globally", said Al Jazeera, and this is often blamed on "economic pressures and weak regulations". Laos, despite its increasing popularity with backpackers, is one of the poorest nations in the region.
Doctors reveal surprising treatment for methanol poisoning — in wake of 6 tourists’ deaths in Laos
Doctors have revealed a common treatment to slow the effects of methanol poisoning. It comes after six people died following a mass methanol poisoning in Laos, including Melbourne teenagers Bianca
Victims suffered severe symptoms; hostel staff accused of neglect and misjudging the emergency. Efforts to seek help met with challenges; communication barriers exacerbated the crisis response.
Six foreign tourists have died of suspected methanol poisoning in Laos, Southeast Asia. What is the substance and how does it ...
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Families of Bianca Jones and Holly Bowles are calling on the public to help cover mounting costs and fund awareness of ...
The father of an Australian teenager who died from suspected methanol poisoning while on a backpacking holiday has issued a ...
According to local police, Sorensen and Coyman had drinks at the hostel bar on November 12 before heading to other nearby ...
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