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VA » Health Care » War Related Illness and Injury Study Center » Complex Exposure Threats Center » Anomalous Health Incidents (AHI)

War Related Illness and Injury Study Center

Anomalous Health Incidents (AHI)

Complex Exposure Threats Center (CETC)

VHA has identified a critical need to evaluate emerging health information regarding Anomalous Health Incidents (AHI), referred to as Havana Syndrome in the media. AHI is an emerging health and readiness concern for the Department of Defense (DOD) and Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) since a significant number of Veterans were among existing AHI cases. A clear cause of AHI is yet to be identified, therefore additional clinical and research work is needed to help prevent, diagnose, treat and aid current and future cases. While emerging literature suggests some symptoms associated with AHI are similar to those of traumatic brain injury, clinical and scientific understanding of the causes and prognosis for AHI continues to evolve. CETC plays a central role this on-going evolution.

Upcoming Related Webinars

May 14, 2024 - WRIISC-HOME: Situational Awareness of Anomalous Health Incidents (AHI) for Providers (Introductory) Presented by Robert Forsten, DO; Louis M. French, PhD. Non-VA employees can access this webinar event here.

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