Spanish Field Hospital in Caracas Exceeds Capacity, Now Only Treating Emergencies

A Spanish field hospital established in Caracas's Parque del Este has reached its operational limit and will now prioritize emergency cases only. The facility, deployed to provide free medical aid following recent earthquakes, had been overwhelmed by the number of Venezuelans seeking treatment.

Journalist María Gabriela Escovar shared images on X showing extensive queues of citizens waiting for medical attention. The hospital had been offering free emergency care and primary consultations daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Services included specialties such as gynecology, pediatrics, traumatology, internal medicine, psychiatry, and psychology.

Despite having a stated capacity for 200 patients and a staff of 30 medical professionals, nurses, and auxiliaries, the hospital exceeded its limits during its first week. The surge in demand is attributed to the broader crisis within Venezuela's healthcare system. The field hospital is equipped with a laboratory, an X-ray unit, and an ambulance to manage emergency transfers.

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Long queues to enter the East Park for the Spanish field hospital, given the country's hospital situation, people flocked to the park to be treated. They can't cope and now they will only treat emergencies. It's from 7 am to 7 pm.