Updates on public health, medical research, and healthcare services in Panama. Stories include policy changes, outbreaks, and practical health advice.
The National Directorate of Pharmacy and Drugs clarified that the counterfeit product subject to this alert is not registered in Panama. The post The Drug ‘Mounjaro’ is Being Counterfeited in Panama Warns MINSA. appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
The situation at the Children’s Hospital remains strained due to the increase in respiratory syncytial… The post Due to High Demand in Panama, Children’s Hospital Suspends Elective Surgeries. appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
The first robotic gynecological telesurgery performed at Dr. Rafael Hernández Hospital in Chiriquí integrated specialists… The post The CSS in Panama Performs the First Robotic Telesurgery in Chiriquí. appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
Panama’s Instituto de Meteorología e Hidrología de Panamá (IMHPA) issued a surveillance advisory for a… The post Sahara Dust Cloud Over Panama Until August 10: Hazy Skies and Poor Air Quality appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
Sorqui Company, Inc., which operates commercially as Alpha Ambulance Services, has held consecutive contracts with the Ministry of Health (MINSA) to provide ambulance services between 2022 and 2025. The contract will have a term of more than four years. The reference price was calculated based on contracts awarded between 2022 and 2025. The post More than $44.2 Million will Be Spent on Renting 43 Ambulances for the Ministry of Health appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
Health authorities in Panama and Costa Rica will conduct a joint dengue prevention and control… The post A Joint Operation to Prevent Dengue Fever to Be Conducted by Panama and Costa Rica at the Border appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
The FDA confirmed that Artri Ajo Rey contains undeclared substances such as dexamethasone, diclofenac, and methocarbamol, which increases health risks. The post The Panama Ministry of Health Warns About the Illegal Sale of Artri Ajo Rey and King Products for Joints appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
Congressman Luis Eduardo Camacho emphasized that Martinelli has proven to be a strong man who is always willing to fight one more round. The post A Mass Was Held for Former Panama President Ricardo Martinelli Soon to Undergo Surgery appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
Congressman Luis Eduardo Camacho emphasized that Martinelli has proven to be a strong man who is always willing to fight one more round. The post A Mass Was Held for Former Panama President Ricardo Martinelli Soon to Undergo Surgery appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
The Aquilino Tejeira Hospital, in Penonomé, is one of the eight hospitals of the Ministry of Health whose cleaning is provided by Men in White. The post Cleaning Services in Minsa Hospitals are Being Provided Without Authorization from the Men in White appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
Pictured below is Pablo Solís, director of Ciflorpan at the University of Panama. Panama’s biodiversity could hold molecules with the potential to become cancer treatments in the future. The post Is the Cure for Cancer Growing in Panama? appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
The Ministry of Health ordered the removal of Britney Spears Fantasy and Sunset Fantasy perfumes from the Panamanian market following an international alert that identified the presence of a prohibited ingredient in cosmetic products. The post Due to Banned Ingredients Panama’s Ministry of Health Recalls 2 Britney Spears Perfumes appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
The National Federation of Resident and Intern Physicians requested the intervention of President José Raúl Mulino to settle outstanding payments and address the lack of supplies, medicines, and ambulances, warning that these deficiencies affect patient care. The post President Mulino is Asked by Panama Doctors to Resolve Overdue Payments and Lack of Supplies in Hospitals appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
Health authorities formally ruled out drinking water as the transmission source. Norovirus outbreaks are most… The post A Significant Gastrointestinal Outbreak Linked to Norovirus Affected Over 2500 People in the David District of Chiriquí Province Panama appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
Daily physical activity is important for a healthy life. The WHO has guidelines indicating how much and what type of activity children should do from one year of age. The post Almost 4 Out Of Every 10 Children are Overweight or Obese in Panama appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
The emergence of cases of students and teachers with gastrointestinal symptoms forced educational authorities to… The post Classes are Suspended at Six Schools in Chiriquí: Gastrointestinal Illness Spikes appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
The IDAAN statement comes after an investigation into the increase in cases of vomiting and diarrhea in the province of Chiriquí. The post Drinking Water in Chiriquí Meets Quality Standards: IDAAN Assures Consumers appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
The emergence of cases of students and teachers with gastrointestinal symptoms forced educational authorities to… The post Classes are Suspended at Six Schools in Chiriquí: Gastrointestinal Illness Spikes appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
The IDAAN statement comes after an investigation into the increase in cases of vomiting and diarrhea in the province of Chiriquí. The post Drinking Water in Chiriquí Meets Quality Standards: IDAAN Assures Consumers appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
The Ministry of Health is investigating a norovirus outbreak in David, Chiriquí, after more than 100 people reported gastrointestinal symptoms such as diarrhea and vomiting. The post Over 450 People in David Panama Report Vomiting and Diarrhea: Norovirus Outbreak Under Investigation appeared first on Newsroom Panama.