# Healthcare infrastructure modernization in Caracas > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/healthcare-infrastructure-modernization-in-caracas > Updated: 2026-08-31T17:37:56.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2. Healthcare infrastructure in Caracas is undergoing various modernization and restoration efforts. In late August 2026, acting president Delcy Rodríguez announced a technological investment plan for the Hospital Cardiológico Infantil Latinoamericano Dr. Gilberto Rodríguez Ochoa. This initiative focuses on upgrading diagnostic and surgical capabilities, including new echocardiography and X-ray systems, while expanding a digital medical record system nationwide. Concurrently, the Venezuelan Red Cross, with support from Banesco, launched a project to modernize the Carlos J. Bello Hospital in the La Candelaria parish. This project involves repairing the building facade, adapting internal spaces, and constructing a new pediatric triage area, while also addressing structural damage resulting from recent seismic activity. The Red Cross intends to carry out these works progressively to ensure the hospital remains operational. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-31: Venezuelan Red Cross begins modernization of Carlos J. Bello Hospital The Venezuelan Red Cross has begun modernizing the Carlos J. Bello Hospital in Caracas to improve medical services and repair structural damage caused by recent earthquakes. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/venezuelan-red-cross-begins-modernization-of-carlos-j-bello-hospital ### 2026-08-20: Venezuela announces modernization plan for Caracas pediatric cardiology hospital Venezuelan authorities announced a modernization plan for the Dr. Gilberto Rodríguez Ochoa Pediatric Cardiology Hospital, including technological upgrades and a national rollout of digital medical records. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/venezuela-announces-modernization-plan-for-caracas-pediatric-cardiology-hospital --- Cite as: Healthcare infrastructure modernization in Caracas. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/healthcare-infrastructure-modernization-in-caracas