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Rains leave at least one dead and five missing

August 25, 2026August 25, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal. — Heavy rains associated with the passage of Tropical Wave No. 40 left at least one person dead, five missing, and more than 150 homes affected over the weekend, along with flooding, overflowing rivers and streams, stranded vehicles and road damage, according to reports from authorities and emergency agencies. Authorities identified the […]

Three Hantavirus patients die in Anzoátegui

July 23, 2026July 23, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal – Venezuela’s Ministry of People’s Power for Health (MPPS) confirmed Tuesday that three patients in Anzoátegui died after testing positive for hantavirus. The ministry also reported the deaths of two physicians in Barinas, although investigators have not yet determined the cause. In a statement, the ministry explained that the two incidents occurred […]

Medical Federation calls for epidemiological surveillance after fatal cases in Barinas

July 22, 2026July 22, 2026Tatiana Da GamaLeave a Comment

The Daily Journal — The Venezuelan Medical Federation (FMV) has urged the national government to take immediate action as a highly lethal disease spreads rapidly and claims several lives in the states of Barinas and Anzoátegui. In a statement signed by FMV President Douglas León Natera and Secretary General Rafael Belmonte, the federation’s leadership endorsed […]