Overview

• The National Institutes of Health stopped its Havana Syndrome study after discovering coercion of participants.
• An independent review confirmed that informed consent policies were violated, though NIH researchers were not responsible.
• CIA officials allegedly told participants that joining the study was necessary for receiving medical care.
• Havana Syndrome has affected over 1,000 US government workers globally, with symptoms including cognitive issues and headaches.
• Multiple theories about the syndrome's cause exist, but no definitive evidence has been found.