Dozens of Israelis Fall Ill With Vomiting and Diarrhea at Seychelles Resort

Dozens of Israeli tourists vacationing at the luxurious Club Med resort in the Seychelles have fallen ill with high fever, vomiting, and diarrhea. A WhatsApp group created by the vacationers reports that 39 individuals have become sick or are still suffering from symptoms, with some requiring medical attention. The tourists arrived in the Seychelles on Wednesday, and the first cases emerged on Friday night. "My brother and father were among the first with high fever, diarrhea, and vomiting, and from that moment people started falling like flies," one Israeli told mako.

By Saturday, many vacationers presented at the resort's clinic with similar symptoms. A doctor from the main island was brought in to administer IV fluids to some patients. According to the vacationers, the doctor suggested the illness might have originated from Israel. Some patients required further treatment, with one being transported by boat for injections, while others were reportedly too ill to travel. However, vacationers suspect the outbreak originated at the resort, noting that most affected individuals had eaten at the resort's restaurants, though not all who ate there became ill. It has not been definitively determined that food was the cause.

While most of the reported cases involve Israelis, a French couple and a German couple are also reportedly suffering from symptoms. Approximately 90% of the resort's guests are Israeli. Some guests remained ill even during Yom Kippur, with one reporting "crazy vomiting all night." Beyond the illness, vacationers complain about difficulties accessing basic services. Some claim the resort manager halted the doctor's visits, requiring guests to seek medical help independently in Mahé, the main island. Consequently, guests attempted to arrange for doctors through their insurance companies. They also allege that mineral water distribution ceased and that rooms were not cleaned, with no fresh towels or linens provided despite repeated requests.

The resort reportedly stated there were only six patients and that tests showed no signs of food poisoning. Club Med Israel issued a statement saying that current tests have not identified a bacterial cause and that the origin is still being investigated, including the possibility it came from Israel. They emphasized that guest health and safety are their priority, that the medical team is providing continuous support, and that they will update as more information becomes available.