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Methanol poisoning cases from tainted alcohol in Jordan rise to 57, death toll stays at 9

Published :  
01-07-2025 11:35|
Last Updated :  
01-07-2025 11:44|

The number of methanol poisoning cases in Jordan has risen to 57, according to Dr. Imad Abu Yaqin, Director of Technical Affairs at the Ministry of Health and head of the Emergency Medicine Department.

Speaking to Roya on Tuesday, Dr. Abu Yaqin confirmed that no new fatalities were recorded, with the death toll remaining at nine as of Monday, which include a woman in her 60s.


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Despite the increase in cases, he noted that the condition of several patients has stabilized after receiving appropriate medical treatment. Some have been discharged following reassessment by supervising physicians. Ten patients remain hospitalized, with several still on ventilators.

Dr. Abu Yaqin warned of the serious long-term health complications survivors may face. Methanol, a toxic form of alcohol, can cause permanent vision loss, liver and kidney damage, and reproductive health issues, among other effects.

The ages of those hospitalized range from 20 to 63 years old, he added.

A special investigative committee from the Public Prosecution Office at the Grand Criminal Court has officially taken over the case, according to a source close to the investigation.

Dr. Nayef Al-Samarat, Head of the Public Prosecution, ordered the formation of the committee, which is composed of prosecutors from the Grand Criminal Court.

The committee will be responsible for interrogating all suspects currently in custody and formally determining the charges to be filed against them in preparation for the necessary legal proceedings.

The source told Roya on Tuesday that the Grand Criminal Court’s Public Prosecution will begin expanded investigations into the case immediately.

Suspects previously detained by the Public Security Directorate during the initial police investigation phase will be referred to the newly formed judicial committee for further questioning and to confront them with evidence as part of the ongoing legal process.