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The Mexican Embassy in Cuba issued a health alert directed at its citizens planning to visit the Island, due to the spread of mosquito-borne diseases such as dengue, chikungunya, and oropuche, which severely affect the country.
In the notice, published on its official channels under the title "Notice about arbovirus," the diplomatic office recommended that Mexican travelers obtain health insurance that covers expenses in Cuba, due to the possibility of needing medical care during their stay.
"It is highly recommended to have health insurance with coverage on the Island, in case you require medical attention," the statement notes.
The embassy also urges tourists to use insect repellent generously and to wear long sleeves and pants to avoid mosquito bites.
Additionally, he asked Mexican citizens to register on the SIRME platform (System for Registration of Mexicans Abroad) of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (SRE) and to stay alert to the recommendations of local authorities.
The alarming message reflects the complex epidemiological situation currently facing Cuba, where the rise in cases of dengue, chikungunya, and other arboviral diseases coincides with failures in the public health system, a shortage of medications, and a lack of repellents, as acknowledged even by official media of the regime.
In recent months, several Cuban provinces, including Santiago de Cuba, Holguín, and Havana, have reported high rates of infestation of the Aedes aegypti mosquito, which is responsible for the transmission of these diseases.
Meanwhile, local health authorities have emphasized the use of natural methods and fumigation campaigns due to the lack of resources to address the outbreak.
With this alert, Mexico joins other countries that have warned their citizens about the health risks of traveling to Cuba, amid a health crisis exacerbated by a lack of supplies, inadequate hospital conditions, and the rise of infectious diseases.
Amid the tense epidemiological situation in Cuba, there is also the energy crisis that has sparked several protests in recent hours.
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