‘A war zone’: Venezuela aid workers fear health crisis after earthquakes
Summary
Venezuela suffered two strong earthquakes that killed at least 2,295 people and injured more than 11,000. Aid workers warn that crowded shelters and poor sanitation could cause a health crisis with infections and disease outbreaks, while the country’s already weak hospitals struggle to cope. The U.S. and other countries have sent military and aid teams to help with rescue and relief efforts.Key Facts
- The earthquakes in Venezuela occurred on June 24 and caused thousands of deaths and injuries.
- Many survivors are staying in crowded shelters without clean water or good sanitation.
- Medical experts fear untreated injuries and infections will worsen the health crisis.
- The local hospitals were already weak before the earthquakes due to shortages of supplies and staff.
- U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration sent about 900 military personnel and $300 million in aid to support relief work.
- The U.S. military repaired a damaged runway and deployed naval ships to assist with aid delivery.
- About 50 international rescue teams, including from countries without diplomatic ties to Venezuela, have arrived to help.
- Rescuers continue to find survivors trapped under rubble days after the earthquakes.
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