A (World Health Organization) stated this Tuesday (June 30, 2026) that Venezuela’s health system faces a “collapse” the country on June 24th. According to the institution, hospitals were damaged and there is also a lack of professionals. The units that continue to operate operate overloaded.
The most recent balance sheet records 1,719 dead. At least 5,034 people were injured and 15,866 were homeless.
According to WHO spokesperson Christian Lindmeier, at least 3 health units suffered serious damage. Another 6 were partially damaged or are operating at reduced capacity. The information is from .
Lindmeier said that preliminary surveys indicate care in chaotic conditions, disorganized flow of patients, overcrowding and an increase in the surgery queue.
The WHO also warns that the interruption of health services and water supply and sanitation networks can encourage disease outbreaks.
EARTHQUAKES
The epicenter of the 1st Venezuelan earthquake was located 24 km east-northeast of San Felipe, at a depth of 21.8 km. The second earthquake had its epicenter 23 km southeast of Yumare, at a depth of 10 km.
The 2 events were classified by the USGS (United States Geological Survey) as red alert, the highest level of risk in the agency’s system.
A between the Caribbean and South American tectonic plates, a condition that makes the country prone to earthquakes. The constant movement of the blocks causes events of this type, some of them destructive.
