Updates on public health, medical research, and healthcare services in Panama. Stories include policy changes, outbreaks, and practical health advice.
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.
The country has not registered any cases of avian influenza during 2026, but maintains constant monitoring and urges producers and citizens to report any suspicions. The post Cases of Avian Influenza Detected in Central America: Panama Strengthens Surveillance appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
The CSS has performed more than 400 hematopoietic stem cell transplants since 2000. The post CSS Consolidates its Leadership in Panama by Surpassing 400 Bone Marrow Transplants appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
The patients’ group pictured below is calling on family and friends to join the pressure tactics this Friday. The post Hemodialysis Patients Threaten Closure at Horacio Díaz Gómez Polyclinic in Santiago appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
The Ministry of Health (MINSA) reported that Panama has accumulated 2,720 cases of dengue fever and 8 deaths. The Metropolitan Region leads the list of infections. The post These are the Most Affected Regions for Dengue: Panama Surpasses 2700 Cases appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
The Ministry of Health (MINSA) reported that Panama has accumulated 2,720 cases of dengue fever and 8 deaths. The Metropolitan Region leads the list of infections. The post These are the Most Affected Regions for Dengue: Panama Surpasses 2700 Cases appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
CSS highlights the success of robotic surgeries to treat obesity. The Social Security Fund (CSS) reported that specialists from the City of Health performed the first gastric bypass assisted with a surgical robot. The post A Panama First for the City of Health: CSS Performs Robotic Bariatric Surgery appeared first on Newsroom Panama.
The WHO says suspected Ebola deaths have reached 220, warning that delayed detection is leaving responders “playing catch-up” as the outbreak grows.
Panama City will host the second APASAM Senior Walk this Sunday on the Cinta Costera, pairing exercise with a health fair and wellness activities. The event brings together public institutions to promote active aging in the capital.
A pediatrician in Panama argues that free outdoor play is becoming a luxury, even though it is essential for children’s development, health and emotional resilience. The piece calls for more unstructured time, safer parks and less screen-driven childhoods.
A Centroamérica Cuenta 2026 panel in Panama City highlighted growing concern over children’s screen use and the need to strengthen reading, play, and family conversation. Speakers said technology can complement literature, but adults must guide how children use it.
Ebola has spread from eastern Congo into Uganda, raising fears of a wider regional health emergency. The outbreak is testing border screening and containment efforts in a conflict-affected area.
Panama has confirmed three measles cases, including one modified case in a vaccinated patient that health officials say shows the strength of immunization. Two infections were imported and one was linked to imported exposure.
Attacks on Ebola treatment centers in eastern DR Congo are worsening as mistrust grows over safe burial practices. The violence is undermining efforts to contain a possible outbreak in a region already battered by conflict.
CSS executive Marcos Young says Panama’s health system needs better coordination, more prevention and a major change in staff culture to improve patient care. He also highlighted gains in radiotherapy, chemotherapy and kidney disease prevention.