While a holiday is a time to relax and let loose, we still need to be vigilant when it comes to what we eat and drink.
Actually when we’re on holiday we need to be even more cautious about the drinks we consume and a case involving one Australian woman is an example of why.
The Perth woman suffered suspected methanol poisoning while on holiday in Bali and had to undergo emergency surgery to have half her pancreas removed.
The incident has left the woman with difficulty walking and speaking, but even worse is the fact that she may be stuck on the island due to not being able to pay her medical bills of more than $50,000.
The Australian Medical Association renewed its concerns about the number of people suffering methanol poisoning in Indonesia and advised Australians to avoid spirits if travelling to Indonesia.