Cuba dengue cases surge 7x above expected, 7,000+ since January

Cuba has reported over 7,000 dengue cases since January, with monthly counts rising sharply from 298 in June to 2,173 in July and 3,214 in August. The surge is seven times higher than expected, indicating a significant outbreak that may strain the healthcare system. The cause of the spike is unclear, but it may be linked to climate conditions or vector control challenges.