The United Kingdom announced a significant increase in its humanitarian assistance to Venezuela following two major earthquakes on 24 June. The government has added £3.8 million in emergency funding, on top of the £2 million already pledged last week, to support life‑saving operations and urgent relief. The UK matched public donations to the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) appeal, bringing the total contribution to £2 million to help charities deliver food, shelter and essential supplies.
In addition, the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office will deploy the UK Emergency Medical Team (UK EMT) and a fully equipped field hospital to the hardest‑hit areas. The team will provide primary healthcare, including maternal, newborn and child services, treat up to 100 patients a day, and offer a 20‑bed ward for short‑stay inpatient care. The move follows a rapid assessment that found local hospitals overwhelmed and primary care severely disrupted.
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