The Cuban Tourism Office in Toronto confirmed on Tuesday that the country has seen a sustained decline in arbovirus cases, including dengue, chikungunya, and oropouche, following several months of intensified prevention and control measures.
According to information published by the Ministry of Public Health of Cuba (MINSAP), national surveillance statistics indicate a steady reduction in reported cases, with the most significant drop observed during the last week of December 2025. This trend is attributed to the implementation of a coordinated national strategy, with a particular focus on tourist regions where Canadians make up the largest segment of international visitors.
“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 Toronto. “Priority has been given to tourist areas to ensure a safe environment for Canadian visitors,” she emphasized.
To provide greater clarity on this issue, it is important to note that the strategy being implemented includes not only standard fumigation but also enhanced environmental and health protocols for tourist facilities, fully supported by continuous monitoring and medical availability.
In addition, there is regular mosquito control through both ground and aerial fumigation in tourist facilities, alongside strengthened sanitation and waste management to eliminate breeding grounds; improved cleaning protocols in hotels and public facilities; a stable supply of insecticides to prevent operational disruptions; and on-site medical services at all resorts, with access to internationally-standard clinics when necessary.
According to health authorities, a decrease in the number of cases is being observed in several regions, reinforcing confidence that this trend is neither isolated nor temporary.
It should also be clarified that despite the geopolitical and economic pressures facing the region, and more recently the conflict in Venezuela that has raised concerns about oil supply limitations, Cuba has prioritized fuel allocation in essential sectors such as health, transportation, and, of course, tourism infrastructure.
It is noteworthy that operations at tourist complexes remain stable, as do air and ground transportation and health services.
In essence, everything continues as planned in previous periods, ensuring that tourism operations in the largest of the Antilles have not been affected.
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