Havana Syndrome

Mystery of 'Havana syndrome' fits the bill of mass psychogenic illness, but that doesn't mean symptoms aren't real

The December 2020 National Academy of Science report concluded that mass psychogenic illness was a reasonable explanation for the patients' symptoms, particularly the chronic symptoms, but that it lacked patient-level data to make such a diagnosis

'Havana Syndrome': What we know about the puzzling illness plaguing US officials since 2016

The mystery illness has no definitive cause, but reports have suggested attacks using microwave or radio wave weapons could be behind it

CIA officer reports 'Havana Syndrome' symptoms on India trip

The circumstances of the incident are still being investigated, and officials have not yet determined whether the CIA officer was targeted because the officer was traveling with the director, William Burns

Canadian diplomats sue Ottawa for $28 million over mysterious 'Havana syndrome' due to Cuba postings

The diplomats have been back in Canada for a year but still suffer from what has become known as "Havana syndrome," a mystery illness with symptoms including strong migraines as well as visual and auditory disorders.