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US Warns of Rising Illnesses in Cuba Amid Worsening Water and Power Crisis

From Times of India · () English

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  • The US Embassy in Havana has warned of increasing intestinal illnesses in Cuba, linking them to deteriorating water and electricity infrastructure.
  • Fuel shipment restrictions from the United States have reportedly worsened power outages and sanitation problems.
  • The embassy advised residents and visitors to take precautions with food safety and refrigeration, while UN experts warned that sanctions could deepen a wider public health emergency.

The US Embassy in Havana has issued a health alert over rising intestinal illnesses in Cuba as the island’s water and electricity systems deteriorate.

The alert attributes the illnesses to worsening infrastructure. Ongoing restrictions on fuel shipments from the United States have intensified power outages and sanitation problems, the report says.

Residents and visitors have been advised to exercise caution with food safety and refrigeration. UN experts have warned that the sanctions could worsen a broader public health emergency.

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