An Indian Army field hospital, deployed in earthquake-hit Venezuela under Operation Amistad, has become fully operational and is providing free round-the-clock medical services, officials said on Monday (June 29, 2026).

The Indian Embassy in Venezuela said an Indian medical team comprising highly experienced doctors has established a camp at the International La Rinconada Racetrack in Caracas.

The medical camp is “now fully operational. Services are open 24 hours. All services are free,” it said in a social media post.

The 7.2- and 7.5-magnitude earthquakes that struck on Wednesday evening (June 24, 2026) were among the strongest in Venezuela in more than a century and were felt throughout the region.

The death toll from two powerful quakes in Venezuela rose to 1,450 on Sunday (June 28, 2026), with thousands more injured and many more missing.

Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, in a social media post, also said that Operation Amistad is “underway” in Venezuela.

The Army field hospital is extending “a caring hand to those impacted by the earthquake”, he said.

“Indian Army doctors are taking care of people,” Mr. Jaiswal said, adding that the Venezuelan Vice-Health Minister and head of the Government of the Capital District of Venezuela visited the field hospital.

On Sunday (June 28, 2026), External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said that relief supplies, medical equipment and the field hospital unit sent by India had reached Venezuela and would bolster the country’s ongoing post-earthquake relief efforts.

Under Operation Amistad, launched by India to offer humanitarian assistance to Venezuela after the powerful earthquakes, two IAF C-17 Globemaster aircraft transported 66 tonnes of aid, including the Indian Army field hospital, over 35 tonnes of relief supplies, medicines and medical equipment, and two BHISHM Cubes, the Indian Air Force (IAF) said on Sunday (June 28, 2026).

Bharat Health Initiative for Sahyog Hita & Maitri (BHISHM) cubes are mobile hospitals aimed at providing emergency medical care.

The two aircraft completed a 23-hour flight covering an aerial distance of over 14,000 km from Delhi to Caracas.

“India stands shoulder to shoulder with the government and the people of Venezuela during this difficult period,” the MEA had said.

Relief supplies, medical equipment and an field hospital unit, sent to to quake-hit Venezuela under Operation Amistad, has reached that country, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said on Sunday (June 28, 2026) and asserted that this humanitarian assistance will bolster ongoing relief efforts there.

The Union minister shared the update in a post on X.

“Indian assistance reaches Venezuela. Confident that the Field Hospital Unit, relief supplies, medicines and medical equipment, will bolster ongoing post-earthquake relief efforts in the country. #OperationAmistad,” he posted and also shared some photos of the consignment.

The Indian Air Force in a post on X also shared an update on Operation Amistad.

“Responding with speed, reach and compassion, two #IndianAirForce C-17 Globemaster III aircraft completed a demanding 23-hour flight to Venezuela, covering an aerial distance of over 14,000 km from Delhi to Caracas,” it said.

The aircraft landed at Maiquetía International Airport, Caracas, carrying 66 tonnes of humanitarian aid, including an Indian Army field hospital, over 35 tonnes of relief supplies, medicines and medical equipment, and two BHISHM Cubes, “demonstrating India’s capability to deliver hope across continents whenever called upon,” the IAF said.

“This transoceanic deployment reaffirms India’s growing role as a responsible first responder and a reliable humanitarian partner. #HADR #HumanitarianAssistance #HarKaamDeshKeNaam,” the force said.

Under the ‘Operation Amistad’, launched by India to offer humanitarian assistance to quake-hit Venezuela, two IAF C-17 Globemaster aircraft carrying relief supplies and a 41-member rescue team had departed on Friday (June 27, 2026) to assist the ongoing relief and rescue efforts in that country.

“India stands shoulder to shoulder with the government and the people of Venezuela during this difficult period,” the Ministry of External Affairs had said on June 26.

The 7.2 and 7.5-magnitude earthquakes that struck Wednesday evening were among the strongest in Venezuela in more than a century and were felt throughout the region.

The death toll from two powerful quakes in Venezuela rose to 1,430 on Saturday (June 28, 2026).

The number of casualties may climb, with thousands reported missing.

Under the ‘Operation Amistad’, launched by India to offer humanitarian assistance to quake-hit Venezuela, two IAF C-17 Globemaster aircraft carrying relief supplies and a 41-member rescue team departed on Friday to assist the ongoing relief and rescue efforts in that country.

“India stands shoulder to shoulder with the government and the people of Venezuela during this difficult period,” the Ministry of External Affairs said.

Editorial |​Tragic evening: On the earthquake in Venezuela

In a gesture of solidarity with the people of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, India has launched Operation Amistad, a humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) mission, in response to the devastating earthquake that has caused extensive loss of life, injuries and widespread destruction.

“Operation Amistad underway! Two @IAF_MCC C17s took-off today for Venezuela with urgent assistance to support their post-earthquake relief efforts. The assistance contains an Indian Army @adgpi Field Hospital Unit and over 35 tons of relief supplies, medicines and medical equipment, including two BHISHM cubes. India is committed to supporting the government and people of Venezuela in this difficult time,” External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said in a post on X.

The MEA said in its statement on Friday (June 26, 2026) that as part of the operation, two C-17 aircraft of the Indian Air Force departed for Venezuela on June 26 morning, carrying humanitarian relief supplies and a 41-member rescue team to assist the ongoing relief and rescue efforts.

“The relief consignment included a self-reliant Indian medical task force, an Indian Army Field Hospital unit with HADR pallets and medicines, 30 tons of relief supplies, six tons of medicines and medical equipment and two BHISHM cube portable hospitals,” it said. The 41-member team, comprising experienced rescue personnel and medical professionals, will work closely with the Venezuelan authorities in search and rescue operations, emergency medical care and humanitarian relief efforts in the affected areas.

“India stands shoulder to shoulder with the government and the people of Venezuela during this difficult period. The government of India extends its heartfelt condolences to the families who have lost their loved ones and wishes a speedy recovery to those injured. India will remain in close coordination with the government of Venezuela and stands ready to provide further assistance as may be required,” it said.

The 7.2- and 7.5-magnitude earthquakes that struck Wednesday (June 24, 2026) evening were among the strongest in Venezuela in more than a century and were felt throughout the region.

The death toll from two powerful quakes in Venezuela rose to 920, with 3,360 injured, acting President Delcy Rodríguez said early Friday (June 26, 2026).

The number of casualties may climb, with thousands reported missing.