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Cuba Grapples with Mosquito-Borne Illness Outbreak Affecting Nearly One-Third of Population

Cuba is battling a wave of mosquito-borne illnesses affecting nearly one-third of its population, with large numbers of workers taken ill.

Cuba Grapples with Mosquito-Borne Illness Outbreak Affecting Nearly One-Third of Population
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Cuba is battling a wave of mosquito-borne illnesses, with nearly one-third of the population impacted. The top epidemiologist has warned that large numbers of workers have been taken ill due to the outbreak. Mosquitoes have spread diseases such as dengue fever and chikungunya across the country. Cuba's healthcare system is struggling to cope with the surge in cases.

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