health
April 28, 2026
FMV asks for audit over US medicines that did not reach hospitals
The Venezuelan Medical Federation (FMV) denounced the disappearance of 71 tons of medicines and supplies sent by the United States.
TL;DR
- The Venezuelan Medical Federation (FMV) denounces the disappearance of 71 tons of U.S.-donated medicines and medical supplies.
- Monitoring in 18 states indicates that none of the shipments reached hospitals.
- The missing aid includes six tons of essential medicines and 65 tons of surgical supplies.
- The FMV president, León Natera, stated that the situation is critical and impacts patient access to essential treatments.
- The organization has requested an immediate audit to clarify the fate of the missing cargo.