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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

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.

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Durrie Bouscaren