@directrelief: As communities across Venezuela continue recovering from the devastating earthquakes, Direct Relief is preparing a second shipment of urgently needed medical aid from its Santa Barbara headquarters. The multi-pallet shipment is bound for healthcare partners Acción Solidaria and Fundación Wayuu Taya and contains medicines and medical supplies specifically requested by healthcare providers on the ground. Supplies include antibiotics, oral rehydration salts, electrolytes, water purification supplies to help maintain access to safe drinking water, IV fluids, and essential medications to support both emergency care and continuity of treatment for people living with chronic health conditions. This latest shipment builds on earlier emergency aid already sent to the region as Direct Relief continues responding to immediate and emerging health needs. Direct Relief will continue working closely with local healthcare partners to adapt its response as needs evolve and ensure aid reaches communities as quickly and effectively as possible. Venezuela Earthquake video credits: Wilken Kuntardi and Adrien Barbier via AFP
