Illnesses surge in quake-hit Venezuelan communities as humanitarian crisis builds
Summary
Twin earthquakes hit Venezuela last month, causing many buildings to collapse and leaving about 18,000 people homeless. Humanitarian groups and the United Nations are providing aid to help those affected, but diseases have increased due to crowded living conditions and poor sanitation.Key Facts
- The earthquakes caused 190 buildings to collapse and damaged 856 others.
- Around 3,889 people died in the earthquakes.
- Approximately 18,000 people lost their homes and are living in shelters, schools, streets, and public spaces.
- There is a rise in health problems like skin diseases and diarrhea because of crowded spaces and poor water quality.
- Many people with chronic illnesses like diabetes and high blood pressure need medication and medical care.
- The United Nations asked for $300 million to help 1.3 million people in Venezuela.
- The U.S. has provided most of the aid for earthquake relief efforts.
- Half of the health workers in the hardest-hit area, La Guaira, were affected by the disaster, some died or could not work.
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