Updates on public health, medical research, and healthcare services in Panama. Stories include policy changes, outbreaks, and practical health advice.
Hospital Dr. Rafael Hernández in David held a second extraordinary day of endoscopies and colonoscopies, serving about 220 patients in Chiriquí. The effort is part of Panama’s broader push to reduce public health wait times and clear diagnostic backlogs.
The Hospital Dr. Rafael Hernández in David held a second extraordinary day of endoscopies and colonoscopies, benefiting about 220 patients and helping reduce medical backlog. The effort supports faster diagnosis and improved access to specialist care in Chiriquí.
Panama is under heightened measles surveillance after two imported cases were confirmed, prompting doctors to urge families to review vaccination records. Health authorities say there is no evidence of community transmission so far.
Gaza’s mothers are facing worsening hardship as war, displacement and shortages push pregnancy, childbirth and child care into a humanitarian crisis. The devastation has left families struggling to survive amid the collapse of medical and basic services.
Juanje International has joined FasterCapital’s EquityPilot program to advance a healthcare project in Panama. The move highlights continued private interest in Panama’s health sector.
Panama still lacks official lupus figures and a national patient registry, while doctors warn that patients in the interior face major barriers to treatment. Specialists say the disease is often misunderstood, costly to diagnose and difficult to manage without coordinated care.
Panama’s Health Ministry has increased measles surveillance in Bocas del Toro after a 21-year-old Dutch traveler entered the area through the Costa Rica border. Officials are investigating possible contacts in Guabito to limit any further spread.
Lifeguards from several provinces in Panama are completing intensive training in water rescue and first aid. The program will end with official certification as Panamanian lifeguards.
SINAPROC is monitoring Sahara dust over Panama through Sunday and is recommending masks for people with allergies or respiratory sensitivity. The dust can affect air quality and cause irritation for vulnerable groups.
Health authorities will inspect the Artemio Jaén school in Arraiján after complaints that students developed skin eruptions on their arms, legs, and back. The visit aims to identify the cause and guide any preventive measures.
Health authorities are monitoring residents in Panama Oeste after contact with foreign visitors who tested positive for measles. Officials are also investigating a separate skin-lesion case reported at a school in Arraiján.
Panama confirmed a second imported measles case in a 19-year-old Swiss traveler who arrived through Tocumen Airport from Costa Rica. The case was verified by the Gorgas Institute after the patient developed classic measles symptoms.
Panama has confirmed its first measles case since 1995 after a Dutch traveler brought the virus into the country. The case highlights the ongoing risk of imported infections and the importance of vaccination.
Panama has recorded its first measles case since 1995 after a 21-year-old Dutch traveler arrived infected. The imported case underscores the public health risks of international travel and the need for strong vaccination coverage.
Imported measles cases in Panama have revived concerns about falling vaccination coverage and the country’s vulnerability as a transit hub. Health experts say strong immunization and surveillance are essential to prevent wider spread.
Patients at the Guabito polyclinic in Bocas del Toro are complaining about a lack of appointments and medicines, pressing authorities for answers. The situation raises concerns about access to basic health services in the area.
A National Assembly commission inspected abandoned Minsa-Capsi projects in Río Rita and Ciricito, Colón, highlighting more than 12 years of delays. The unfinished health centers have left residents waiting for local medical care.
Panama’s Ministry of Health confirmed two imported measles cases in travelers arriving from Costa Rica, including one who entered by land and another through Tocumen Airport. The cases underscore the importance of vaccination and border surveillance.
Panama has handled nearly 500 cases involving violence, neglect and abandonment of older adults. The increase highlights growing concern over the protection and care of the country’s senior population.
Panama’s Ministry of Health confirmed a second imported measles case and urged residents and travelers to verify their vaccination schedules. Officials say staying current on immunizations remains key to preventing spread.