U.S. Embassy in Havana issues health alert over diarrhea
By The BriefBrief
The U.S. Embassy in Havana issued a health alert warning of a significant increase in diarrheal illnesses across Cuba. It attributed the rise to contaminated water and inadequate refrigeration, urging attention to water safety and food storage.
WHO:U.S. Embassy in Havana
WHAT:Issued a health alert warning of a significant increase in diarrheal illnesses across Cuba.
WHEN:Sep 4, 2026
WHERE:Havana, Cuba
WHY:The embassy said the increase is linked to contaminated water and inadequate refrigeration.