Dominican Republic’s field hospital treats over 1,200 earthquake victims in Venezuela

The Dominican Republic’s Emergency Medical Team (EMT-RD) has provided more than 1,200 medical consultations in Venezuela six days after deploying to assist communities affected by the recent earthquake, making its field hospital one of the busiest medical facilities in the disaster zone.

The mission, part of the government’s Quisqueya Solidaria Humanitarian Mission, marks the first international deployment of a World Health Organization-certified Type 1 Emergency Medical Team from the Dominican Republic.

Medical personnel have delivered 710 general and emergency consultations, 232 gynecological services, 144 pediatric consultations, and 114 mental health interventions, while also distributing medicines, administering vaccines, conducting diagnostic tests, producing safe drinking water, and carrying out sanitation and health promotion activities.

On Saturday alone, the Dominican field hospital treated 181 patients, reflecting the growing demand for its services. The operation is staffed by doctors, nurses, psychologists, pharmacists, water and sanitation specialists, and logistics personnel from the Ministry of Public Health.

Authorities said the mission highlights the Dominican Republic’s expanding capacity to provide internationally certified humanitarian and emergency medical assistance beyond its borders.