Venezuela Crisis - Emergency Response - Pan American Health Organization 2020

February 2020 - The crisis in Venezuela has resulted in severe food and fuel shortages record hyperinflation and the collapse of the health system putting both food and medicine out of reach for many citizens and heavily impacting people’s ability to meet basic needs. Over 4.8 million people have fled Venezuela since 2015 many of whom are currently residing in neighbouring countries such as Colombia Ecuador and Peru. As the situation continues to deteriorate in Venezuela vulnerable and crisis-affected populations are in need of critical assistance including basic health assistance food security and water sanitation and hygiene. With GAC’s support the Pan American Health Organization is helping provide life-saving assistance to vulnerable populations affected by the Venezuela crisis. Project activities include: (1) providing basic health services including vaccination prenatal and postnatal care to vulnerable and at-risk people; (2) distributing essential medications and medical supplies to health facilities; and (3) providing nutritional support to vulnerable and at-risk people.

The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) improved access to basic health services and essential medication; and (2) improved nutritional care for vulnerable populations. The expected ultimate outcome is lives saved suffering alleviated and human dignity maintained in countries experiencing humanitarian crises or acute food insecurity.