5 dead, 4 hospitalized in Malawi's Blantyre due to suspected alcohol poisoning from homemade "ambuye tengeni" liquor; police arresting sellers and searching liquor spots.

5 people have died and 4 are hospitalized in Malawi's Blantyre due to suspected alcohol poisoning from homemade "ambuye tengeni" liquor. Police are arresting sellers and searching liquor selling points to stop the illicit sale of unstandardized, locally brewed alcohol linked to the deaths. Malawi faces ongoing issues with low-cost alcohol sales, targeting unemployed young men and minors.

April 07, 2024
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