
Ongoing Gastric Illness Outbreaks at Cape Verde Resorts Linked to British Deaths
Four British tourists have died in late 2025 after falling ill with stomach problems shortly after returning from holidays in Cape Verde.
health•2/12/2026
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Four British tourists have died in late 2025 after falling ill with stomach problems shortly after returning from holidays in Cape Verde.

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British travelers flocking to Cabo Verde are facing health warnings from UK authorities over a deadly outbreak of stomach bugs linked to Shigella and Salmonella, which have claimed four lives and raised concerns about the island nation's food safety standards. The recent surge in stomach bug cases has sparked questions about Cape Verde's ability to protect its visitors.