Experts from Russia and Cuba have joined forces this week to investigate the Oropouche virus, a tropical disease that has spread throughout Cuban territory this summer.
The collaboration includes the use of high technology in diagnostic tests developed by Russian specialists, with the aim of updating knowledge on tropical infections and conducting relevant studies for the Caribbean region.
Experts from the Federal Service for Supervision of Consumer Protection and Welfare of Russia will be visiting Havana until August 8. These investigations are part of the bilateral cooperation in the field of health and the epidemiological well-being of the population.
The studies are being conducted at a critical moment for the health system in Cuba, affected by shortages of medications, supplies for patient care, and even professionals in medical centers.
The Oropouche virus, transmitted by mosquitoes from the Culicidae and Culicoides species, is circulating for the first time in Cuba, and cases have been reported throughout the national territory.
The illness manifests with symptoms such as fever, headaches, muscle and joint pain, and in some cases, vomiting and diarrhea. It bears a strong resemblance to the symptoms of dengue.
The first cases were confirmed in May in Santiago de Cuba and quickly spread throughout the country.
In 2024, cases of Oropouche fever were reported in Bolivia, Colombia, Peru, and Brazil, with at least two confirmed deaths from this virus.
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