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Venezuela's frayed health care system further strained by earthquake

The health care system in Venezuela was already under strain before the earthquake.

Now, medications and doctors are scarce, but the need for all kinds of medical care is increasing.

NPR’s Durrie Bouscaren reports.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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