The Venezuela Earthquakes Hit a Health System Already in Crisis

The recent earthquakes in Venezuela have exacerbated the already dire state of the country's healthcare system. Hospitals in the affected areas are struggling with severe shortages of basic supplies like flashlights and even running water, making it difficult to provide adequate care to those in need. This crisis highlights the broader collapse of Venezuela's infrastructure and the urgent need for international support to address both the immediate disaster relief and the long-standing systemic issues. The situation underscores how natural disasters can disproportionately impact already weakened systems.