Medical crisis deepens for Venezuelans displaced by earthquakes

Aid workers and doctors say thousands of people displaced by Venezuela’s June 24 earthquakes are now facing a worsening health emergency as shelters fill up and hospitals struggle with shortages. Survivors in hardhit areas are living with limited access to clean water, poor sanitation and overcrowded conditions, raising concerns about infections and other diseases. Doctors say untreated wounds, trauma complications and gaps in care for chronic illnesses are becoming major risks. Hospitals in Caracas and elsewhere were already under strain before the quakes, with shortages of equipment, staff and supplies. Officials say dozens of hospitals were damaged, while rescue and relief teams from several countries continue search and assistance efforts as the death toll and number of injured people keep rising.