Dossier
Irma Echarri
Coverage of Irma Echarri in the Nexus archive.
- Chronic illness and diarrhea surge in quake-hit Venezuelan communities as humanitarian crisis builds
Chronic illness and diarrheal diseases are surging in Venezuela's earthquake-affected areas, with overcrowded living conditions and poor sanitation exacerbating health risks. The United Nations has launched a $300 million aid appeal for 1.3 million people in urgent need, as nongovernmental organizations and field hospitals provide critical support in La Guaira and Catia La Mar.