The methanol poisoning outbreaks in Libya 2013 and Kenya 2014

Outbreaks of methanol poisoning occur frequently on a global basis

From:
Department for International Development
Published
31 March 2016
Country:
Kenya and Libya
Document Type:
Research Paper
Theme:
Health
Authors:
Rostrup, M, Edwards, J.K., Abukalish, M, Ezzabi, M, Some, D, Ritter, H and et all

Abstract

Authors describe findings from the first 3 large outbreaks of methanol poisoning where M茅decins Sans Fronti猫res (MSF) responded. They evaluate the benefits of a possible future collaboration between local health authorities, a Non-Governmental Organisation and international expertise.

This research was supported by the UK Department for International Development鈥檚 Operational Research Capacity Building Programme led by the International Union Against TB and Lung Disease (The Union)

Citation

Rostrup M, Edwards JK, Abukalish M,Ezzabi M, Some D, Ritter H, et al. (2016) The Methanol Poisoning Outbreaks in Libya 2013 and Kenya 2014. PLoS ONE 11(3): e0152676. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0152676

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