Venezuela's Hospitals Under Siege

Venezuela’s healthcare system is collapsing under the weight of two devastating earthquakes that have killed nearly a thousand and injured over three thousand, with hundreds of aftershocks still shaking the region. Doctors are now treating life-threatening complications like kidney failure and amputations from people trapped for days — all while hospitals operate on backup generators, treat patients on mattresses and pavement, and struggle with shortages of basic supplies. Already crippled by economic crisis and a brain drain of medical staff, the system is being pushed beyond its limits. Community donations and emergency aid are filling critical gaps, while doctors are turning to telemedicine, handwritten patient lists, and volunteer record digitization to manage the chaos. Even private hospitals are offering free care as the demand for treatment shows no sign of easing. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/59137b119b65342b