In a span of five days, the Kuwaiti health ministry reported 63 cases of methanol poisoning linked to contaminated alcoholic beverages, with 13 fatalities and 21 individuals suffering from blindness or impaired vision. All affected persons were identified as Asian nationals. Many required urgent medical care, including 51 patients needing kidney dialysis and 31 on mechanical ventilation. Although alcohol production and importation is banned in Kuwait, illegal manufacturing persists, posing serious health risks to consumers. The Indian Embassy noted that around 40 Indian nationals were hospitalized due to the situation.
The Kuwaiti health ministry reported that 63 individuals suffered from methanol poisoning due to contaminated alcoholic drinks, resulting in 13 deaths and 21 cases of blindness.
The statement revealed that all affected individuals were of Asian descent, with many requiring urgent medical interventions, including kidney dialysis and mechanical ventilation.
In Kuwait, the import and production of alcoholic beverages is banned, leading to illegal manufacturing that exposes consumers to significant health risks.
The Indian Embassy confirmed that approximately 40 Indian nationals were hospitalized in Kuwait, with some in critical condition, while seeking more information about the situation.
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