We, the undersigned, urge the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to take immediate action to recognize and address diagnosed civilian cases of Havana Syndrome, also known as Anomalous Health Incidents (AHIs). While federal employees have been acknowledged and supported, diagnosed civilian victims remain ignored by U.S. health agencies.

The January 2026 Civilian Registry Report  documented confirmed cases of Americans suffering life-altering neurological injuries consistent with Havana Syndrome, yet the CDC and NIH have issued no guidance to physicians, no surveillance, and no research agenda. This silence leaves civilians without protection, medical recognition, or investigative support.

I am one of these documented cases. In 2019, I experienced the same acute incapacitating attacks described by federal employees whose stories have been highlighted on 60 Minutes and other major news programs. In 2020, I was diagnosed with "acquired neurosensory dysfunction (aka Havana Syndrome)" by Dr. Michael Hoffer, a leading doctor who studies the mysterious condition. This diagnosis was confirmed in 2022 by Dr. James Giordano, who has also published several papers on AHI/Havana Syndrome. 

I am not an isolated incident. I have connected with 14 other Americans who have shown documentation of the same diagnosis for similar symptoms.

We call on the CDC and NIH to immediately establish a civilian case registry, issue diagnostic criteria and reporting instructions for physicians, and provide immediate public health guidance to ensure cases are tracked, investigated, and patients receive care.  This is a novel public health threat, and Civilian Americans deserve the same recognition, protection, and support afforded to government personnel. The health and safety of our citizens depend on urgent leadership from the CDC and NIH.

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September 29, 2025. Targeted Justice submitted two formal petitions

1. Formal Petition to the CDC
2. Formal Petition to the NIH

January 10, 2026.
Open Letter to HHS Secretary Kennedy

I recommend reading formal petitions and the open letter in their entirety to see how strong our case is. Also, this public petition is specifically mentioned in the formal petitions and a link given, so please continue voting and sharing!