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

It is unlikely, however, according to reliable sources that the U.S. government is responsible for causing Havana syndrome.

From Salon ● Apr. 23, 2024

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

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

From Salon ● Mar. 29, 2023

U.S. intelligence agencies determined that a foreign adversary is “very unlikely” to be responsible for Havana syndrome, the mysterious ailment that spies and diplomats have reported experiencing.

From New York Times ● Mar. 1, 2023

Since the first Havana syndrome cases were reported in 2016, members of Congress have been pushing for better treatment and compensation for diplomats and C.I.A. officers who reported the ailments.

From New York Times ● Mar. 1, 2023