Havana syndrome

American  

[huh-vanuh sin-drohm, -druhm] / həˈvænə ˌsɪn droʊm, -drəm /

noun

1. a cluster of diverse, unexplained medical symptoms first reported by U.S. and Canadian embassy staff in Havana, Cuba, in 2016, also reported later by other U.S. government personnel in other locations.

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Etymology

Origin of Havana syndrome

First recorded in 2017

Example Sentences

There have been many theories about the cause behind the Havana syndrome, and as Salon exclusively reported last year, the wide range of symptoms could be traced to a variety of energy weapons.

From Salon • Apr. 23, 2024

Since then, the question has become whether or not the technology has advanced and been weaponized, with suspicions of handheld devices used to induce the symptoms called The Havana syndrome.

From Salon • Apr. 23, 2024

Dr. David Relman, a prominent scientist who has had access to the classified files involving the cases and representatives of people suffering from Havana syndrome, said the new studies were flawed.

From New York Times • Mar. 18, 2024

Declassified U.S. intelligence report on "Anomalous Health Incidents," better known as Havana syndrome.

From Salon • Mar. 29, 2023

Mark Zaid, a lawyer who represents several patients with Havana syndrome, said that the assessment would undermine morale and that the intelligence agencies needed to provide more details about their work.

From New York Times • Mar. 1, 2023