Venezuela's health system: when force meets fragility

Key Points

• Venezuela's health system faces severe fragility due to ongoing economic crisis, impacting healthcare access.
• Increased barriers to healthcare delivery arise, leading to decreased access for the population and worsening outcomes.
• Observational analysis highlights the direct consequences of economic decline on health services and public health.
• This situation underscores the need for international support to address the gaps in healthcare delivery and response.