Indian Medical Team Wins Hearts in Earthquake-Hit Venezuela

Indian medical team continues to win hearts in earthquake-hit Venezuela

Caracas, July 3

Lauding the compassionate approach of Indian medical team, the patient said that the medical staff on duty at the Field Hospital has a "gentle touch" which is why the patient does not feel any pain.

In a video shared by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on X, the survivor with multiple fractures thanked the Indian team for medical assistance. "The treatment is excellent. Indian team here has a gentle touch. One doesn't feel any pain. Thank you so much for your help."

The man said that he suffered major injuries, including two fractures in arm and a hairline fracture in foot, when earthquake struck La Guaira - the epicentre of the tragedy. "I was with my dad and my sister," he stated.

India launched 'Operation Amistad' to support Venezuela following devastating twin earthquakes of magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5 on June 24 that claimed over 2,000 lives and caused widespread destruction across the country.

A local, who accompanied a patient in the field hospital, praised Indian medical team for their skills, dedication and care they provide to the people in the field hospital.

"I admire the skills you demonstrate, the dedication and the care you give to each patient here. And I have seen how committed you are to each patient here, in these conditions," she said.

Expressing gratitude to the Indian medical team, she said, "I am grateful. Truly grateful. I have no words."

She once again expressed gratitude to the Indian medical professionals who continue to provide treatment to people at the Army Field Hospital.

"I have seen the dedication, effort, and love put into the care of each patient treated here. Hopefully, what is being done here will be replicated. Love, dedication, commitment, a sense of calling, and respect for every patient. I am very grateful," she mentioned.

While sharing the video on X, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated, "Care brings hope. The Army Field Hospital is serving communities with dedication and compassion."

The MEA also shared several pictures on X, which showed people receiving treatment at the field hospital set up by Indian Army in Venezuela following the twin earthquakes on June 24.

The humanitarian assistance sent by India reached Venezuela on June 28. While announcing the development, External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar expressed confidence that the Field Hospital Unit, relief supplies, medicines and medical equipment will bolster ongoing post-earthquake relief efforts in the country.

"Indian assistance reaches Venezuela. Confident that the Field Hospital Unit, relief supplies, medicines and medical equipment will bolster ongoing post-earthquake relief efforts in the country," EAM Jaishankar had posted on X.

— IANS