Seven Tourists in Fiji Hospitalized Due to Alcohol Poisoning

The recent hospitalization of seven tourists in Fiji, including four Australians, has sparked alarms after they reportedly suffered severe symptoms believed to be related to alcohol consumption.

Seven tourists, four of whom are Australians, have been hospitalized in critical condition due to suspected alcohol poisoning following a night out at a resort bar in Fiji. They consumed cocktails that led to severe nausea, vomiting, and neurological symptoms shortly after drinking them. The ages of the hospitalized tourists vary from 18 to 56, with local media sources citing information from the country's health ministry.

This unfortunate incident occurred less than a month after a tragic case in Laos, where six tourists died due to suspected methanol poisoning, highlighting the potential dangers connected to alcohol consumption in resort areas. The tourists were initially admitted to Sigatoka Hospital before being transferred to Lautoka Hospital for further treatment.

In response to the incident, the Australian foreign ministry confirmed that consular assistance is being provided to the families of the affected tourists. The local tourism industry is on alert as this raises questions about beverage safety in Fiji’s hospitality sector, which greatly depends on tourism for its economy.