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Disease outbreak alerts for Cuba
3 outbreaks reported for Cuba
Last checked against TravelHealthPro on 2026-07-05.
Chikungunya
Reported 19 February 2026Spread by mosquito bites
As of 25 January 2026, a total of 1,457 suspected cases of chikungunya have been reported in Cuba since the start of the year. 51,217 suspected cases (46 death) were reported during 2025.
There's a vaccine for this
Spread by daytime-biting mosquitoes — repellent and covering up are key; a vaccine may suit some travellers.
Dengue
Reported 19 February 2026Spread by mosquito bites
As of 11 January 2026, 202 suspected cases of dengue have been reported in Cuba since the start of the year. A total of 30,692 cases (19 deaths) were reported during 2025. Serotypes DENV-1, DENV-2 and DENV-3 were reported.
There's a vaccine for this
Spread by daytime-biting mosquitoes. Use a DEET repellent, cover up, and stay somewhere with screens or air-conditioning.
Oropouche virus disease
Reported 06 November 2025Spread by mosquito bites
As of 20 Septermber 2025, a total of 4,119 (with 36 confirmed) cases of Oropouche virus disease (OROV) have been reported during 2025.
No vaccine — how to stay safe
No vaccine — avoid bites from midges and mosquitoes using repellent, fine-mesh nets and covered skin.
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