A study highlights alarming health risks associated with 'holy water' from a well in Ethiopia, where tourists have contracted cholera. Three German and four British visitors fell ill after ingesting or splashing their face with water from the revered Bermel Giorgis well in the Quara district. Tests revealed dangerously high levels of Vibrio cholerae bacteria in the water, requiring intensive care for some affected individuals. As international travel increases, health authorities warn that travelers and recipients of this water may remain at risk and emphasize preventive measures against cholera.
Researchers are warning that bottles of holy water from a well in Ethiopia could be laced with dangerous bacteria that could cause cholera.
The local Orthodox church claims the well is a revered holy site that offers an unparalleled spiritual experience where visitors often gain clarity, healing, and a deeper connection to faith.
Two of the tourists required intensive care, but all eventually recovered from the unfortunate ordeal.
Infection can be prevented by washing hands with soap, drinking treated water, and getting vaccinated against cholera.
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