Aid workers warn of infectious diseases, overwhelmed hospitals after Venezuela earthquakes
Summary
Two powerful earthquakes hit Venezuela nearly a week ago, damaging hospitals and causing many injuries. Aid groups warn that hospitals are overwhelmed, and poor living conditions are causing the spread of infectious diseases among displaced people.Key Facts
- Venezuela experienced two strong earthquakes about a week ago.
- Hospitals are damaged, understaffed, and overwhelmed by the number of injured people.
- More than 1,700 deaths have been officially reported, with many bodies still being found.
- Over 15,800 people have been displaced and are living in unsafe, crowded conditions without enough shelter.
- Lack of clean water, sanitation, and food is causing outbreaks of diseases like measles, dengue, yellow fever, and malaria.
- More than 38 hospitals were damaged by the earthquakes; some have stopped working completely.
- Many medical staff have left Venezuela in recent years, making it harder to provide care.
- NASA estimates almost 59,000 buildings were damaged or destroyed, affecting hundreds of thousands of people.
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