Brazil & International Organization for Migration

Brazil: Brazil sent its defense minister, a KC-390 plane with firefighters and support personnel, and equipment for an open hospital, water purifiers, and medical supplies to Venezuela.

International Organization for Migration: The International Organization for Migration estimates that up to 6.76 million people could be affected by the earthquakes in Venezuela, including 2 million in Caracas alone, and is supplying emergency shelter and relief.

Brazil: Brazil>>> is investigating suspected Ebola cases tied to travel from affected African nations. While initial tests for other diseases were positive, the possibility of Ebola has not been ruled out, creating uncertainty and potential for wider spread.

International Organization for Migration: The International Organization for Migration>>> urged governments to strengthen cross-border coordination instead of closing borders, warning that closures could increase transmission risks.

Brazil: Brazil confirmed the departure of a military cargo plane with specialized search-and-rescue firefighters, civil defense experts, and a field hospital to Venezuela, and its Amazonian cities experienced evacuations due to the tremors.

International Organization for Migration: The International Organization for Migration estimated that up to 6.76 million people in Venezuela could be affected by the quakes, highlighting the massive scale of the humanitarian crisis.

Brazil: Brazil is investigating a suspected case of Ebola involving a man who recently traveled from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which would be its first confirmed case if positive.

International Organization for Migration: The International Organization for Migration is assisting in setting up health control posts to monitor people's health and prevent further spread of the virus.

Brazil: Brazil has sent search teams and foreign aid to Venezuela to assist in the earthquake recovery efforts.

International Organization for Migration: The International Organization for Migration estimated that up to 6.76 million people in Venezuela could be affected by the disaster, requiring shelter, water, sanitation, healthcare, and essential relief items.