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IFRC: One month after Venezuela's earthquakes, health care, psychosocial support and safe water remain urgent priorities
Summary by Christgiving Editorial Desk International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies , ReliefWeb
· July 23, 2026
· 4 min read
. The IFRC and the VRC are now focusing their efforts on distributing humanitarian aid, delivering health services and carrying out further needs assessments. Their findings show that many families still depend on bottled water to drink, wash and cook. Access to sanitation also remains limited, rais
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Key takeaway "We are planning a 24-month operation to keep standing with people; needs have been changing, and our response has adjusted to serve more people and to serve them better.
Why this matters
The ongoing response to Venezuela's earthquakes highlights the critical role of long-term support in disaster recovery. With thousands of people still relying on bottled water and facing limited access to sanitation, the risk of disease outbreaks remains a pressing concern. The interruption of treatment for those with chronic conditions also poses a significant threat to their wellbeing and the overall health system. The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies' planned 24-month operation demonstrates an understanding of the prolonged nature of recovery efforts. The establishment of an emergency clinic in La Guaira, which will operate for four months, will provide essential health and psychosocial services to nearly 30,000 people. This targeted support will be crucial in addressing the evolving needs of affected communities, as evident in the case of individuals like Gabriel Cipriani, who relies on constant medication for his neurological condition.
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Category: disaster Published: July 23, 2026 Source: ReliefWeb Reading time: 4 min
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