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Venezuela faces health crisis after earthquakes as survivors crowd shelters

Following twin earthquakes on June 24, Venezuela is facing significant health threats as tens of thousands of survivors are housed in over 80 shelters. The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) warns that poor shelter conditions, lack of clean water and sanitation, and disruptions to healthcare services could lead to widespread disease outbreaks. PAHO is collaborating with Venezuela's health ministry to monitor for illnesses and ensure access to vaccinations and routine care. AI

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Reuters ·

    Quake-hit Venezuela faces looming health threats as survivors crowd shelters

    Disease outbreaks, poor sanitation, lack of access to clean water, and disruptions to basic medical care could pose the greatest health risks to the tens of thousands of survivors of Venezuela’s deadly earthquakes, the Americas branch of the World Health Organization said on Thur…