Cuba Reports “Consistent Reduction” in Mosquito-Borne Illness Cases

The Cuba Tourist Board Toronto says Cuban medical officials are seeing a sustained downward trend in arbovirus cases across the country, including dengue, chikungunya, and Oropouche, following the implementation of prevention and control measures nationwide.

According to the Cuban Ministry of Public Health (MINSAP), national surveillance systems have revealed a consistent reduction in reported cases in recent weeks, with a particularly notable decline observed during the final week of December 2025. 

Mosquitoes are the main vector for arbovirus cases, and the end of the rainy season in October coupled with intensified, island-wide mosquito control strategies, are credited with the decline in cases. 

“These results reflect the effectiveness of Cuba’s proactive, multi-pronged approach to protecting public health,” said Gihana Galindo Enríquez, Director, Cuba Tourist Board. “In particular, tourist regions have been prioritized to ensure a safe and secure environment for Canadian visitors.”

‘Robust’ Prevention Measures in Place Across Tourist Destinations

Cuba says its prevention strategy combines environmental management, medical preparedness and continuous monitoring, including:

• Vector Control: Regular land-based and aerial fumigation in resort zones, supported by routine larvicidal treatments and dedicated vector control teams.
• Enhanced Sanitation: Strengthened sanitation and waste management practices to eliminate potential mosquito breeding sites in outdoor and public areas.
• Intensified Cleaning Protocols: Hotels and tourism facilities have implemented rigorous cleaning and disinfection standards.
• Reliable Supply Chain: A guaranteed and consistent supply of insecticide products ensures uninterrupted vector control operations.
• On-Site Medical Support: Many hotels offer on-site medical services through doctor’s offices, with access to international clinics for additional care if required.

Health authorities confirm the decline in cases is being observed across multiple regions of the country.

“With strong public health systems, active prevention measures and dedicated medical support in tourist areas, Cuba remains a safe and welcoming destination for Canadian travellers,” said the tourist board director.

The Government of Canada currently warns Canadians “to exercise a high degree of caution” when visiting Cuba, but it’s not because of viruses, it is due to “shortages of basic necessities including food, medicine and fuel.”

That unfortunate situation has lesser impact on tourist destinations, which are able to source food, medicine and generator-based power more readily than residential areas. 

Regarding mosquito-borne viruses, the Canadian government recommends measures including using approved insect repellent, wearing light-coloured, long and loosely fitted clothing, choosing closed-toe shoes and socks, and sleeping under mosquito nets when accommodations are not fully enclosed.