HUNDREDS of Americans have come forward with symptoms relating to Havana Syndrome, most of them being US intelligence officers.
One former CIA agent described the incident that led to his Havana Syndrome as “a mass casualty event.”
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What is Havana Syndrome?
Havana Syndrome is a collection of symptoms that have been reported by US-Canadian embassy staff to Cuba in 2016. Its name refers to the city.
Havana Syndrome can cause sudden vertigo, nausea and headaches.
Many people reported hearing loud noises and feeling intense pressure in the heads. This can lead to dizziness, visual disturbances and even blindness.
The symptoms were not reported by medical literature, according to a team of doctors who studied them.
What is Havana Syndrome?
While the exact cause of Havana Syndrome has not been determined, it is believed that symptoms may be caused by wavelength energy.
In 2020, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine found that symptoms are consistent with directed microwave energy, which Russia has long studied.
Although Russia was considered a major suspect in the attacks that could lead to Havana Syndrome in 2018, US intelligence officials were not able to prove this.
Although it is thought that the attack was motivated by an attempt to collect digital data from US intelligence personnel, this theory remains speculative.
Who does Havana Syndrome affect?
Havana Syndrome is reported to affect almost half of all Havana Syndrome cases. 60 of these cases involve Defense Department officials and 50 others are related to the State Department.
FBI personnel and agents have reported experiencing symptoms overseas, in particular in Europe and Central Asia. There are about 12 cases in Vienna.
In May 2021, the first case in Washington DC was reported. The US is investigating a microwave attack.
On August 24, 2021, Vice President Kamala Harris’ flight to Vietnam was delayed for three hours due to an “anomalous health incident” believed to have been Havana Syndrome.
But, it wasn’t confirmed that it had any relationship to the syndrome.
It was recently reported that a CIA director had developed symptoms while on a trip to India in September 2021.
The CIA spokeswoman refused to confirm the incident but stated that the US government is taking all incidents seriously.
She said that “Director Burns has made sure it is a top priority for officers to get the care they require and that we get to to the bottom of these.
“We’ve strengthened efforts to determine the origins of the incidents, including assembling a team of our very best experts — bringing an intensity and expertise to this issue akin to our efforts to find [Osama] bin Laden.”
What have the US government’s comments been about Havana Syndrome.
A spokesperson for the FBI stated that the FBI could not confirm or deny specific investigations in relation to the Havana Syndrome cases. This is consistent with DOJ policy.
“However, we will direct you to recent statements made by Director Wray in testimony before Congress where he underscored the protection, health, and well-being of US government personnel is the highest priority; we view all US government personnel who have these symptoms as potential victims and will treat them as such; and we care deeply about our colleagues in the federal government.”
A Defense Department also addressed the matter, saying: “The Department is heavily engaged on this issue as a part of the [National Security Council]-led interagency process across the federal government to address anomalous health incidents, and is fully committed to determining both the causes and source.
“The safety, health and welfare of our personnel remains a top priority for the Department.”
The Biden administration encouraged US officials who are suffering from symptoms to contact them.
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