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Cuba’s mosquito-borne outbreak has caused 33 deaths, mostly among children, amid worsening health and economic crises.
Cuba has reported 33 deaths from mosquito-borne illnesses—12 from dengue and 21 from chikungunya—in an ongoing epidemic affecting at least one-third of its population.
The outbreak, driven by the Aedes mosquito, has worsened due to chronic economic hardships that limit fumigation, waste management, and infrastructure repairs.
Chikungunya, once rare, has spread rapidly, causing severe joint pain and long-term disability, while dengue has intensified amid weakened prevention efforts.
At least 21 of the deceased were under 18, and major cities like Havana and Santiago report high infection rates.
Officials say many cases go unreported due to limited medical access.
The World Health Organization had warned of a global resurgence risk, linked to outbreaks in the Americas and Europe.
The crisis strains Cuba’s healthcare system amid ongoing shortages of food, medicine, and fuel.
El brote transmitido por mosquitos en Cuba ha causado 33 muertes, en su mayoría entre niños, en medio de un empeoramiento de las crisis sanitarias y económicas.