Earthquake Health Emergency: PAHO says Venezuela’s quake-related health crisis is in a “critical” phase, with the biggest risks ahead: overcrowded shelters, poor water and sanitation, disrupted medical services, and reduced access to vaccines and routine care; it flags respiratory, diarrheal, skin illnesses, and measles/whooping cough concerns, while noting surveillance is in place. Funding for Care: PAHO launched a US$24 million emergency appeal to keep lifesaving services running for the first six months, strengthen disease surveillance and outbreak prevention, and restore hospital capacity. Shelter Strain & Chronic Illness: The International Rescue Committee warns damaged hospitals and tent-based care are leaving people with chronic conditions (asthma, hypertension, diabetes) without treatment, with early signs of rising respiratory infections and worries about dengue vector control. Mental Health Support: Aragua’s Las Tejerías deployed a Mental Health Brigade and trained first responders and community staff in Psychological First Aid to help manage acute stress and support children and adults. Humanitarian Response on the Ground: Iran sent humanitarian aid for quake survivors; Portugal and Qatar also coordinated recovery and medical assistance, including field hospital support. Quake Toll Update: National Assembly President Jorge Rodríguez reported 3,889 deaths, 16,740 injuries, and 17,907 people displaced across temporary camps.