Havana Syndrome: Covert Attack or a Misunderstood Medical Mystery?

About this episode

The episode discusses the mysterious health complaints reported by American diplomats in Havana and the ensuing international intrigue.

**Discussion begins at 4:40** In late 2016, American diplomats stationed in Havana began reporting something strange. It often started with a sound, followed by the symptoms: dizziness, nausea, migraines, memory problems, and in some cases, lasting brain injuries. What began as a handful of mysterious health complaints soon spiraled into an international mystery. Reports spread from Cuba to embassies and government posts around the world, affecting diplomats, intelligence o...

People in this episode

Host: 3SchemeQueens

Topics covered

• Havana Syndrome
• diplomatic health issues
• medical mystery
• international relations
• brain injuries

Keywords

• Havana Syndrome
• diplomats
• health complaints
• mystery
• brain injuries

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: American diplomats, Cuba

Places: Havana

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