disease outbreaks, poor sanitation, lack of access to clean water, and disruptions to basic medical care could pose the greatest health risks to the tens of thousands of survivors of Venezuela’s deadly earthquakes, the Americas branch of the World Health Organization said on Thursday.Venezuela has opened more than 80 shelters for those whose homes were destroyed in twin quakes on June 24, with the number of displaced reaching 17,907 by Thursday.Poor shelter conditions could leave many survivors especially vulnerable, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Director Jarbas Barbosa said on a call with journalists.
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Quake-hit Venezuela faces looming health threats as survivors crowd shelters
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has warned of significant health threats to tens of thousands of earthquake survivors in Venezuela. Following twin earthquakes on June 24, over 17,900 people have been displaced and are housed in more than 80 shelters.
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The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has warned of significant health threats to tens of thousands of earthquake survivors in Venezuela. Following twin earthquakes on June 24, over 17,900 people have been displaced and are housed in more than 80 shelters. PAHO Director Jarbas Barbosa stated that poor sanitation, lack of clean water, and disruptions to medical care in these shelters could lead to disease outbreaks. These conditions make survivors particularly vulnerable to health risks.
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Poor shelter conditions make survivors vulnerable.
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The number of displaced individuals in Venezuela reached 17,907 by Thursday.
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Venezuela has opened over 80 shelters for earthquake survivors.
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Disease outbreaks, poor sanitation, lack of clean water, and disrupted medical care pose health risks to earthquake survivors in Venezuela.
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