The Indian Army field hospital established in Venezuela as part of Operation Amistad has begun its operations, offering continuous medical services to earthquake victims. Officials reported on Monday that the facility is now fully operational and is providing free healthcare around the clock.

Set up in Caracas, the field hospital responds to the humanitarian needs arising from the recent powerful earthquakes that struck the region. The Indian Embassy in Venezuela announced via social media that a team of skilled Indian doctors has established the medical camp at the International La Rinconada Racetrack.

The medical camp aims to support those affected by the earthquakes, which were recorded at magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5, making them among the strongest quakes to affect Venezuela in over a century. The embassy reported that all services at the facility are being provided at no cost to patients.

Impact of Recent Earthquakes on Venezuela

The earthquakes that struck Venezuela on Wednesday evening have resulted in significant devastation, with the death toll reportedly reaching 1,450 by Sunday. Thousands of individuals have sustained injuries, and many others remain unaccounted for, exacerbating the public health crisis in the region.

Randhir Jaiswal, spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs, stated in a social media update that Operation Amistad is actively aiding the relief efforts in Venezuela. He highlighted that Indian Army doctors are playing a crucial role in attending to the healthcare needs of the impacted population.

Furthermore, Venezuelan officials, including the vice health minister and the head of Government of the Capital District, have visited the field hospital to understand its operations and the assistance being provided to the victims of the calamity.

Humanitarian Efforts Under Operation Amistad

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar confirmed that essential relief supplies, medical equipment, and the field hospital unit dispatched by India have successfully arrived in Venezuela. This assistance aims to enhance the ongoing post-earthquake relief efforts undertaken by the local authorities.

Operation Amistad, initiated by the Indian government in response to the earthquake crisis, involved the transportation of 66 tonnes of aid via two Indian Air Force C-17 Globemaster aircraft. This airlift included critical medical supplies, more than 35 tonnes of relief materials, as well as two mobile hospitals known as BHISHM Cubes.

The BHISHM Cubes are specialized units designed for emergency medical care, which can be vital in disaster situations. The aircraft managed to complete a 23-hour flight from Delhi to Caracas, covering a distance exceeding 14,000 km to deliver this humanitarian aid.

The Ministry of External Affairs has reiterated that India’s support to Venezuela comprises a fully operational field hospital, crucial relief supplies, and emergency medical equipment. The government has expressed solidarity with the people of Venezuela during this challenging period, underlining its commitment to humanitarian assistance.

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