Ciro Ugarte
Ciro Ugarte is a prominent figure in the field of emergency health management, serving as the director of emergency health at the Pan American Health Organization. He has played a crucial role in coordinating health responses to disasters in the Americas, emphasizing the importance of timely medical care and disaster preparedness. In the wake of the recent devastating earthquakes in Venezuela, Ugarte highlighted the critical nature of the first 72 hours for search and rescue operations, stressing the urgency of addressing injuries and health crises following such catastrophic events.
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Ciro Ugarte is the director for emergencies at the Pan American Health Organization, warning about the health risks in Venezuela.
sin esperanza de hallar más sobrevivientes, ahora acecha el riesgo de epidemias
Argentina· 2026-07-05
Ciro Ugarte is the director of emergencies at the Pan American Health Organization (OPS).
qué es y por qué es crucial para salvar vidas
Colombia· 2026-06-28
Ciro Ugarte is the director of emergency health at the Pan American Health Organization and spoke about the critical situation in Venezuela following the earthquake.
Terremoto en Venezuela: OMS recuerda que las primeras 72 horas tras los terremotos son críticas para salvar vidas
Peru· 2026-06-26Ciro Ugarte reminded that the first 72 hours are critical for finding victims under the rubble and saving lives.
cifra de muertos se eleva a 589 y Delcy Rodríguez anuncia la militarización de La GuairaColombia· 2026-06-26
