The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) warned on Thursday that the health emergency stemming from the earthquakes that struck north-central Venezuela on June 24 has entered a critical stage and is “far from over,” with the focus on preventing disease outbreaks among the displaced population. According to the official toll cited by the organization, as of July 8 the quakes had left 3,811 people dead and 16,740 injured.

Venezuela's twin earthquakes have claimed 3,535 lives and left thousands homeless. Nearly 18,000 people remain without shelter more than a week after the disaster. Official…

Experts warn of an impending health crisis, with thousands sleeping in crowded temporary shelters.

The death toll from the twin earthquakes that struck northern Venezuela on June 24 rose to at least 3,685, after another 150 fatalities were added to Monday's count, according to…

Two weeks after earthquakes devastated Caracas and La Guaira, Venezuela's emergency entered a new phase -- one that focuses on public health.

El representante interino de la OPS en Venezuela, Armando de Negri, informó que el balance oficial asciende a 3 mil 811 fallecidos.

The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) warned on Thursday that the health emergency stemming from the earthquakes that struck north-central Venezuela on June 24 has entered a…

El director de la Organización Panamericana de la Salud, Jarbas Barbosa, señaló además que el apoyo a los heridos se está estabilizando, pero las tareas continúan y que el…

Las enfermedades respiratorias representan una de las principales preocupaciones debido al hacinamiento en los albergues

Poor shelter conditions, lack of clean water and sanitation could leave many thousands vulnerable, PAHO says.

El organismo internacional advierte de que el hacinamiento en los refugios, la escasez de vacunas y el colapso del sistema amenazan con desatar brotes de enfermedades