Fabiola Campbell, a resident of Melbourne, has provided observations regarding conditions in Venezuela. Her accounts detail several challenges reported within the country.
Healthcare and Resource Scarcity
- Patients have reportedly experienced fatalities in hospitals due to difficulties in accessing medication and treatment.
- Basic commodities, including eggs, soap, and toilet paper, have become scarce.
- Daily power outages have reportedly resulted in food spoilage due to refrigeration issues.
- Queues for fuel to operate generators have extended over multiple days.
Personal Observations
Campbell's brother, an engineer and university lecturer, reportedly earns the equivalent of $4.50 per month. At 47 years old, he resides with his father and another brother, both medical doctors, as independent accommodation is reportedly unaffordable.
During a visit to Venezuela, Campbell reported difficulty obtaining asthma medication, specifically an inhaler, despite her father being a doctor with professional contacts and a close friend managing a pharmacy.