Q. What are the major challenges facing Venezuela’s healthcare system?

Venezuela’s healthcare system is struggling with severe shortages of medical supplies, equipment, and personnel. The economic crisis has led to a lack of access to essential medicines, including those for chronic diseases like diabetes and hypertension. Many hospitals lack basic necessities like gloves, syringes, and antibiotics. Additionally, the brain drain of medical professionals leaving the country has exacerbated the crisis. The COVID-19 pandemic has further strained the system, with reports of overwhelmed hospitals and inadequate testing capabilities. The situation is dire, with many Venezuelans relying on makeshift clinics or traveling to other countries for medical care. The humanitarian crisis has had a devastating impact on the population, particularly vulnerable groups like the elderly and children.