World Health Organization officials said Venezuela's health system is facing extreme pressure following the June 24 earthquakes, with hospitals struggling to treat large numbers of injured patients.
Aid agencies report shortages of medical supplies and staffing gaps in the hardest-hit states. Public health experts warn that crowded shelters and disrupted water systems could increase the risk of infectious disease outbreaks.
International organizations are coordinating mobile clinics and emergency medical shipments, but responders say access and logistics remain difficult in damaged urban areas.
Source: ABC News / WHO statements, July 1, 2026