US embassy issues health alert for Cuba amid oil blockade, sanctions

The United States embassy in Cuba has issued a health alert amid ongoing oil blockades and international sanctions affecting the island nation.

For months, residents across Cuba have reported widespread outbreaks of severe illnesses characterized by prolonged diarrhea, high fever, and significant body aches. These debilitating symptoms have left many affected individuals bedridden, compounding the humanitarian challenges already driven by severe economic and energy constraints in the country.