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Chikungunya and Dengue Outbreak in Cuba Has Left 33 Dead, Officials Say
Cuba's outbreak of chikungunya and dengue has killed 33 people since July, including 21 children, worsened by poor sanitation and water shortages, officials said.
- On Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025, Cuba's deputy health minister Carilda Peña said 33 deaths from chikungunya and dengue have occurred since July, including 21 children.
- The outbreak began in Matanzas province and has spread across all 15 provinces of Cuba, affecting the entire island with a population of 9.7 million.
- Poor sanitation, garbage buildup and water shortages have worsened the surge by creating mosquito breeding sites and families storing water tanks increased transmission risk, officials say.
- The CDC has issued travel notices warning Americans to take added precautions for chikungunya‑affected countries including Cuba, while the WHO provides guidance as New York reported a locally acquired chikungunya case in October 2025.
- Chikungunya typically causes fever and severe joint pain starting 3 to 7 days, and infants, adults over 65 and people with preexisting conditions face higher risks; Cuba controlled 2014 outbreak but now faces a severe resurgence.
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The increase in dengue and chikungunya cases in Cuba led the Russian embassy to urge its citizens to protect themselves with repellents, closed clothes and avoid areas with stagnant water.
The growing circulation of mosquito-borne diseases in Cuba has generated concern among doctors in Florida, who warn travelers about the current health risks on the island. Alerts have increased following recent official communications, including a warning from the United States Embassy in Havana, which point to a complex epidemiological picture marked by dengue, chikungunya and Oropouche fever.
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