A school in La Mitra, La Chorrera, now has Panama West’s first fountain that produces drinking water from air humidity, powered by solar energy and certified by health authorities. It is the second such unit installed in a Panamanian school.
Panama’s cultural calendar for October 1-8 features Design Week, symphonic concerts, the Dolega patronal fair, a fantastic literature festival and events across five provinces.
Panama’s Ngäbe-Buglé Comarca will get its first hospital, to be built in Chichica, Health Minister Fernando Boyd Galindo announced, alongside a drone program to deliver medicines to remote communities.
Ecuador lost 5-4 on penalties to Japan in the Kirin Cup semifinal, setting up a third place match against Panama, who were eliminated by New Zealand on penalties. The two sides will meet as Japan and New Zealand contest Monday’s final.