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Venezuela's frayed medical system further strained by earthquake

NPR | By Durrie Bouscaren

Published July 6, 2026 at 1:01 PM PDT

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The medical system in Venezuela was already under stress even before the earthquake. Now, medications and doctors are scarce but the need for all kinds of medical care is increasing.

Venezuela's frayed medical system further strained by earthquake

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