Venezuelan Red Cross has assisted more than 3,500 people affected by the earthquakes

By José Gregorio Yépez Figures released by the Venezuelan Red Cross indicate that, as of July 6, its emergency response had reached at least 3,540 people, while the organization continues to develop additional programs to expand its humanitarian assistance. According to official data, 3,540 people have received primary healthcare services. In addition, 225 individuals have […]

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WHO: Venezuela’s death toll is likely to rise significantly

EFE. The World Health Organization (WHO) warned on Thursday that Venezuela’s death toll will likely rise significantly as search-and-rescue operations transition into the recovery phase following the recent earthquakes. “The earthquake that struck last week has claimed more than 2,300 lives, injured more than 5,000 people, and left nearly 16,000 homeless,” said WHO Director-General Tedros […]

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Earthquake death toll rises to 2,295, according to official report

The Daily Journal.— The Venezuelan government raised the official death toll from the June 24 earthquakes to 2,295 on Wednesday. Officials also reported 11,267 people injured and 12,841 people officially registered as displaced by the disaster. Jorge Rodríguez, president of the National Assembly, presented the updated figures exactly one week after the disaster struck. He […]

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Government launches psychological support hotline for earthquake victims

The Daily Journal. — Venezuelan authorities announced on Sunday the launch of a nationwide psychological support hotline to assist people struggling with the emotional impact of the earthquakes that struck on June 24. Jorge Rodríguez, a leader of the United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV), said the service will operate through the telephone number 0800-AYUDA-01 […]

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