Venezuelan doctors report medical shortages after twin earthquakes

Doctors in Venezuela said Wednesday they fear the aftermath of twin earthquakes will create a widening medical crisis driven by untreated injuries and strained hospital capacity. The earthquakes struck the country earlier this week, damaging infrastructure and displacing residents.

Medical staff reported shortages of supplies and rising patient numbers at facilities already operating under pressure.

Hospitals in the impacted regions are treating earthquake-related injuries while managing existing patient loads. Staff said limited resources and damaged roads are slowing the delivery of medicine and equipment. Rescue teams are still searching collapsed structures. Officials have not released updated casualty figures.

said the coming days will determine whether medical needs outpace available care. They called for additional supplies and personnel to prevent further deterioration of health services.