Havana Syndrome | 03 Apr 2024

Recently, there has been a noticeable surge in interest in the Havana Syndrome, particularly concerning its occurrence among US diplomats.

Havana Syndrome is a mysterious illness causing a range of neurological problems. It was first reported by the US Embassy staff in Havana, Cuba in 2016, when they began experiencing extreme headaches and hearing piercing sounds at night.
Other symptoms including bloody noses, headaches and vision problems were later reported by embassy staff in China and Europe.
- In 2021, Havana Syndrome gained attention in India after a US intelligence officer travelling with CIA director William Burns to New Delhi reported symptoms.
A 'syndrome' does not mean a unique medical condition but denotes a cluster of symptoms that commonly occur together, making it hard to determine their precise origin.