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

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Havana syndrome

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

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

From Salon ● Mar. 29, 2023

Earlier in March, U.S. intelligence sources were quoted as saying they had determined that Havana syndrome was not caused by an energy weapon or foreign adversary.

From Salon ● Mar. 29, 2023

The mystery ailments have been referred to as Havana syndrome because the first known cases were reported by C.I.A. officers in the Cuban capital in 2016.

From New York Times ● Mar. 1, 2023

Intelligence officials also said researchers’ understanding of Havana syndrome and its medical effects have evolved since the initial reports in 2016 and 2017.

From New York Times ● Mar. 1, 2023