Mysterious Havana Syndrome in India: A Growing Concern

Abstract

Background: The abrupt onset of auditory, vestibular, and neurological symptoms was observed by several U.S. ambassadors and their families in Havana and other locations, including China, Russia and France, from November 2016 until the summer of 2021. The government of India plans to look into what's causing an outbreak of a mysterious illness in the year 2023.

Objectives: This review delineates Havana syndrome present status and possibilities in India.

Method: This study was conducted by doing a review of the scientific literature as well as internet news sources. A case history sharing mechanism is needed because to the rising number of cases, their vast geographic distribution, and the lack of etiopathogenesis certainty. Scopus, MEDLINE, and Ovid databases were searched from 2000 to August 2023 for potentially relevant articles.

Result: Havana Syndrome has harmed US-Cuba relations. These persons have physical, physiological, or psychological symptoms. The Havana syndrome is a nonspecific neurological disorder with an unclear causal factor(s), an acute period of auditory-vestibular symptoms, and a chronic phase of nonspecific neurobehavioral symptoms. This condition ought to be thought about and explored as a matter of health concern rather than as a matter of political contention.

Conclusion: This is another example in today's suspicious and anxious world. Even though the etiology is uncertain, recent Havana Syndrome cases have prompted swift action. Address a new targeted attack on ambassadors and other high-ranking officials.