Venezuelan migrant influx puts pressure on Brazil’s health services near border

Between 300 and 400 Venezuelan migrants cross into northern Brazil every day. They are fleeing economic collapse and seeking access to lifesaving medical care. Many arrive in the border town of Pacaraima, overwhelming local services. Brazil’s health system there is under severe strain as patient numbers rise. Migrants often arrive with untreated chronic illnesses and urgent medical needs. Local authorities are struggling to cope with the sustained influx. The crisis highlights the humanitarian impact of Venezuela’s ongoing collapse. Al Jazeera’s Monica Yanakiew reports from Pacaraima, Brazil. Subscribe to our channel: bit.ly
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