ORANJESTAD (AAN) – Aruba Launches First Humanitarian Mission To Venezuela after completing all logistical preparations, administrative procedures, and international coordination required to deploy emergency assistance following the powerful earthquake that affected the country.
The Government of Aruba officially activated its first humanitarian mission on Sunday morning, sending an advance response team to provide medical assistance and support to communities impacted by the disaster.
First Response Team Deployed
The initial mission consists of 11 members, including nine Aruba Red Cross volunteers and a two-person logistics team from the Crisis Management Office (CMO).
According to the government, the advance team will establish a temporary field hospital, coordinate logistical operations, and prepare facilities for the arrival of a second medical team that will provide specialized healthcare and perform emergency medical procedures if needed.
While the temporary medical facility is being set up, Red Cross volunteers will begin delivering immediate first aid and emergency medical assistance to injured residents.
International Coordination Supports The Mission
The Aruba Launches First Humanitarian Mission To Venezuela operation was coordinated through close cooperation between the Government of Aruba, the Crisis Management Office (CMO), the Aruba Red Cross, the Venezuelan Red Cross, the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Venezuela, the United Nations, and other international partners.
Government officials stated that ensuring the safety of volunteers and medical personnel remained a top priority throughout the planning process.
Additional logistical support was also arranged through international partners, including assistance from the United States Consulate General for transporting medical equipment. Authorities also confirmed they are evaluating the use of a Royal Netherlands Navy aircraft to transport the second medical team.
Prime Minister Highlights Regional Solidarity
Prime Minister Mike Eman personally met the departing volunteers at Jet-TNCA FBO at Queen Beatrix International Airport to thank them and wish them success before boarding the Dutch Caribbean Coast Guard aircraft.
Eman said Aruba worked intensively during recent days to ensure all necessary conditions were in place so humanitarian aid could reach the areas with the greatest need as quickly as possible.
He also emphasized Aruba’s longstanding relationship with Venezuela and expressed sympathy for those affected by the earthquake.
The Aruba Launches First Humanitarian Mission To Venezuela initiative reflects the island’s commitment to providing humanitarian assistance, with additional medical teams expected to deploy after the advance group completes its assessment of conditions on the ground.
