Response Strategy and Donor Appeal: Venezuela Earthquakes 2026
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Critical funding is needed to sustain the health emergency response in Venezuela. PAHO has launched a US$23.9 million appeal for the next six months to support lifesaving health interventions and ensure continued access to essential health services for the most vulnerable populations. On 24 June 2026, two powerful earthquakes (M7.2 and M7.5) struck north-central Venezuela, causing one of the country's most devastating natural disasters in decades. As of 29 June, more than 1,719 people have lost their lives, over 5,000 have been injured, and thousands remain missing. The health sector has been severely disrupted. Hospitals are operating beyond capacity, surgical services face rapidly growing backlogs, and critical shortages of medicines, supplies, and equipment are threatening the continuity of care. Damage to health facilities, interruptions in water and electricity services, and shortages of specialized health personnel are further affecting service delivery. At the same time, the risk of infectious disease outbreaks is increasing, while displaced populations face urgent health and protection needs. To donate to PAHO, please contact: Julie Mauvernay: mauvernj@paho.org PAHO Emergency Operations Center: eoc@paho.org
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