Rwanda’s Health Ministry orders a recall of certain alcohol products after a poisoning incident linked to contaminated liquor. Multiple reports say the event has resulted in at least 50 deaths and more than 500 people hospitalized this year following consumption of the alcohol. The ministry attributes the deaths and large number of hospitalizations to contaminated liquor and issues the recall to prevent further exposure.
The reporting describes the outbreak as an ongoing problem this year, with the toll rising as more cases are recorded. Health authorities focus on identifying affected products and removing them from circulation. The recall is presented as a public-health measure intended to stop additional poisonings and reduce the risk to consumers.
While details about the specific brands, distribution areas, or the cause of contamination are not included in the provided excerpts, all sources agree on the core points: Rwanda issues a recall tied to liquor contamination, with a death toll of at least 50 and over 500 hospitalizations reported for the year.
