Support of the clinic in Benedict XVI Rubio in providing free medical care to a local community.
In crisis-ridden Venezuela there is a shortage of basic medical supplies and food while electricity is cut off for several hours every day. In the main maternity and children's hospitals, both blood banks and storage rooms for medicines and vaccines are empty. Most families cannot afford medicines and food. The residents have therefore started to cut down on their shopping bills; children often eat only one meal a day.
Access to medical care is very limited. The emigration of medical personnel and the deterioration of infrastructure have further undermined the efficiency of the health system.
We are currently supporting the operation of the Benedict XVI clinic in Rubio. The staff provides free medical care, incl. in the field of general medicine, gynecology, obstetrics, and pediatrics. Additionally, we are conducting workshops on responding to the threat of gender-based violence.
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