Two back-to-back earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 struck Venezuela on June 24, killing at least 1,943 people. The official number of injured stands at 10,500, while tens of thousands of citizens are still missing after the disaster.
NASA estimates that approximately 58,870 buildings were damaged or destroyed, causing serious problems for housing and infrastructure.
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The World Health Organization has also expressed concern about the risk of epidemics spreading, as systems for registering missing persons and victims are inadequate.
The many problems in the healthcare system, water and sewage networks, combined with the forced displacement of populations, could encourage outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases such as measles, diphtheria and whooping cough.
Media reports say that the World Food Programme is seeking $50 million in aid, while the international community has mobilized by sending 40 rescue teams, and the United States announced financial assistance of $300 million.
