Venezuela Releases Data on Health Crisis

Venezuela Releases Data on Health Crisis
After nearly two years of not revealing any data about its nation’s health, Venezuela has released a disturbing report. Since July 2015, malaria cases have increased by 76%. There has also been a sharp increase in maternal and infant deaths. Venezuelan citizens say that they are often turned away from hospitals unless they have their own supplies and medicine. With such a shortage of medical supplies, hospitals have also become a place for thieves. Many patients buy medicine on the black market because it’s the only way to get it. There is also a shortage of medical staff. In the past few years, approximately 20% of medical professionals in Venezuela have left the country due to the health crisis.

1. It has been nearly two years since Venezuela last released data about its nation’s health.
2. The report says there has been a major increase in the deaths of mothers and babies in Venezuela since 2015.
3. The report mentions thieves because shortages of medication have caused thieves to target hospitals. In Venezuela, many people buy medicine on the black market.