Summary
The US government has paid nearly $3 million to staff affected by Havana Syndrome, a strange illness first reported by diplomats in Cuba in 2016. The payments come under the Havana Act, and the US Department of Defense will keep supporting affected personnel, though the cause of the syndrome remains unclear.
Key Facts
- Havana Syndrome started with symptoms reported by US diplomats in Cuba in 2016.
- Symptoms include hearing unusual noises, pressure in the head, dizziness, and nausea.
- The US government has paid about $3 million in compensation to victims under a law passed in 2021.
- Reports of similar symptoms have appeared among US staff in other countries, including China.
- US intelligence agencies mostly believe a foreign attack is unlikely but accept the victims’ symptoms are real.
- The cause of Havana Syndrome is still unknown, but some suspect a sonic or microwave weapon.
- The US reduced embassy staff in Cuba after many reported symptoms from 2017 onward.
- Canada also reduced its embassy staff in Havana due to similar health concerns.
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