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

"The U.S. government is covering up evidence as to what AHIs are," said James Madison Project attorney Mark Zaid, who also represents a number of Havana syndrome patients.

From Salon

The report even outlines a possible method of causing Havana syndrome ailments, using small, portable battery-powered devices that employ "commercial off-the-shelf technology."

From Salon

Although heavily redacted, the 153-page report clearly outlines that the "signs and symptoms" of Havana syndrome are "genuine and compelling," and finds that some of the cases "cannot be easily explained by known environmental or medical conditions and could be due to external stimuli."

From Salon

A newly obtained declassified report prepared for the director of national intelligence by a panel of experts appears to show conclusively that "Havana syndrome" — a cluster of unexplained symptoms experienced by diplomats and government personnel abroad — is not a naturally occurring health problem.

From Salon

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

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