Eugenio Cova

Eugenio Cova is the head of the trauma unit at Dr. José Gregorio Hernández Hospital in Caracas, Venezuela. He has been actively involved in treating victims of the devastating earthquakes that struck the country, addressing the severe medical crisis exacerbated by the lack of essential medical supplies and the high number of injuries. Cova has warned of the impending health risks, particularly infections, that could arise among survivors who have been exposed to unsanitary conditions following the disasters.