Mérida health officials inspect clinics as state ships earthquake relief to Caracas

The single health authority of the state of Mérida, led by Moraima Salazar, carried out a technical supervision tour of health facilities across the Mocotíes region. The inspections covered Hospital Tipo I Dra. Aída de Montilva in Bailadores (serving 28,000 families), the La Playa ambulatory, Consultorio Popular Tipo III Alberto Adriani in Zea (12,000 families), Hospital Tipo II San José in Tovar, and Hospital Dr. José María Vargas with its Diagnostic Center in Antonio Pinto Salinas (21,000 families). The team verified patient flow, staff availability, infrastructure condition, medical‑supply logistics and emergency response capacity to improve public health services.

Meanwhile, Mérida’s Civil Protection center coordinated humanitarian aid for communities affected by the June 24 earthquakes. Coordinator Johana Araque reported that the hub sent 90 tonnes of food, potable water, medical supplies and clothing to the National Operations Center in Caracas, with a second dispatch of 18 tonnes destined for Tucacas in Falcón. The center operates daily from 6 a.m. to midnight and maintains 24‑hour technical staff to manage contributions from municipalities, private firms and the public.