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U.S. Embassy in Havana issues health alert as sanctions limit imports to Cuba

Washington Post World Friday 04 September 2026, 21:14 UTC By Karen DeYoung 1 min read
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The U.S. Embassy in Havana issued a health alert Friday warning of a “significant increase in diarrheal illness across Cuba” caused by contaminated water and inadequate refrigeration. Democracy Dies in Darkness The 7 logo The 7 LIVEU.S. Embassy in Havana issues health alert as sanctions limit imports to Cuba It warned of increased gastrointestinal illnesses caused by inadequate refrigeration and water contamination.

The U.S. Embassy in Havana issued a health alert Friday warning of a “significant increase in diarrheal illness across Cuba” caused by contaminated water and inadequate refrigeration. Democracy Dies in Darkness The 7 logo The 7 LIVEU.S. Embassy in Havana issues health alert as sanctions limit imports to Cuba It warned of increased gastrointestinal illnesses caused by inadequate refrigeration and water contamination.
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