Sec. of State Antony Blinken acknowledges 'growing concern' about the 'unexplained health incidents' that have affected dozens of U.S. personnel around the globe.
In his first message to all staff on the issue, Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday acknowledged there is"growing concern" about theBlinken committed to meeting"soon" with staff and families affected by what's commonly called"Havana syndrome," after the first cluster of cases were reported in Cuba's capital in late 2016.
"We can and will do a better job keeping you informed of our efforts to get answers, support those affected, and protect our people," he added. Several officials have been diagnosed with traumatic brain injuries, although it's unclear how many - just one piece of data that diplomats are seeking from the department, along with the number and location of reported incidents, CNNSecretary of State Antony Blinken speaks while meeting with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba, Aug. 5, 2021, at the State Department in Washington.
Last December, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine issued a report that concluded that"directed, pulsed radio frequency energy appears to be the most plausible mechanism in explaining these cases, especially in individuals with the distinct early symptoms."
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