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Global Methanol Poisoning Crisis: 41,000 Cases Reported

11/29/2025

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In November 2025, six tourists died in Laos from methanol poisoning, including British national White.
Experts warn it is a global crisis, with over 41,000 cases and 14,600 deaths across 80 countries.
The UK government added 11 countries to its travel warning list over rising methanol poisoning.
Awareness campaigns target tourists, but local populations, especially the poor, suffer most.
Effective treatments exist, but many cases go unreported or misdiagnosed.

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Story summary

In November 2025, six tourists died in Laos from methanol poisoning, including British national White.
Experts warn it is a global crisis, with over 41,000 cases and 14,600 deaths across 80 countries.
The UK government added 11 countries to its travel warning list over rising methanol poisoning.
Awareness campaigns target tourists, but local populations, especially the poor, suffer most.
Effective treatments exist, but many cases go unreported or misdiagnosed.