Cuba reports reduction in cases of mosquito-borne disease

Cuban health authorities are observing a sustained downward trend in arbovirus cases nationwide, including dengue, chikungunya and oropouche, following the implementation of nationwide prevention and control measures, as reported by the Cuban Tourism Office in Toronto.

According to the Cuban Ministry of Public Health (MINSAP), national surveillance systems have revealed a steady reduction in reported cases in recent weeks, with a particularly notable decrease observed during the last week of December 2025. Mosquitoes are the primary vector for arbovirus cases, and the end of the rainy season in October, along with the intensification of mosquito control strategies across the island, are attributed to the decrease in cases, details  Travel Market Report.

“These results reflect the effectiveness of Cuba’s proactive and multifaceted approach to protecting public health,” stated Gihana Galindo Enríquez, Director of the Cuban Tourism Office. “In particular, tourist regions have been prioritized to ensure a safe environment for Canadian visitors.”

Hygiene measures in tourist destinations combine environmental management, medical preparedness, and continuous monitoring, in addition to vector control through regular ground and aerial spraying in tourist areas, supported by routine larvicide treatments and specialized vector control teams.

Enhanced sanitation and waste management practices are also in place to eliminate potential mosquito breeding sites in public and outdoor areas; and hotels and tourist facilities have implemented rigorous cleaning and disinfection standards.

A guaranteed and consistent supply of insecticides ensures uninterrupted vector control operations, and many hotels offer on-site medical services, with access to international clinics for additional care if needed. The Canadian government has recommended that its travelers take measures such as using approved insect repellent, wearing light-colored, long, and loose clothing, choosing closed shoes and wearing socks, and sleeping under mosquito nets when accommodation is not completely sealed.