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Tragedy in Egypt: Tui Hotel Linked to Child Deaths
25 May
Summary
- Baby died from E. coli-linked kidney condition at Egyptian resort.
- Two other children critically ill from same condition previously.
- Tui faces scrutiny over hotel safety protocols and prior knowledge.
A British baby, Ariella Mann, died in January 2026 from a kidney condition linked to E. coli following a stay at the five-star Jaz Makadi Aquaviva hotel in Hurghada, Egypt. Her parents booked an all-inclusive holiday through Tui.
This tragedy occurred months after two other British children suffered critical illnesses from the same condition at the same resort. In August 2025, a six-year-old boy was hospitalized in intensive care, and in July 2024, a two-year-old girl was airlifted to London in a coma.
All three children were diagnosed with haemolytic uraemic syndrome (HUS), a severe kidney condition associated with E. coli infection. Ariella's parents expressed distress at not being informed about prior E. coli cases linked to the hotel before their booking.
Ariella fell ill during the second week of their holiday in late December 2025. Upon returning to the UK on January 5, 2026, her condition worsened, leading to her admission to intensive care where she was diagnosed with HUS. She passed away on January 10, 2026.
Legal representatives for the families are investigating whether Tui could have taken more action to prevent these illnesses, given their prior knowledge of cases dating back 18 months. Tui stated they have taken approximately 80,000 customers to the hotel since 2022 with a low reported illness rate.
