A week after twin quakes, Venezuela faces a health crisis as damaged hospitals overflow and the United Nations warns of disease spreading among survivors.
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Key Facts
—The toll. The confirmed death toll reached about 2,295 by July 1, with more than 11,200 injured, according to Venezuela’s National Assembly.
—People in need. The United Nations counts about 1.8 million people needing humanitarian help, including some 680,000 children.
—Hospitals hit. Around 2,500 buildings were damaged across seven states, and the UN has flagged hospitals and schools for special attention.
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