Category: Health

A student was injured with a sharp object at a school in Veraguas and taken to Chicho Fábrega Hospital. Authorities activated disciplinary and care protocols after the incident.

Panama is taking part in the 24th Week of Vaccination in the Americas, a regional campaign led by the Pan American Health Organization. The initiative underscores the importance of vaccines and the push to close immunization gaps across the region.

Panama’s Ministry of Health is keeping measles surveillance in place at airports, ports, and border crossings as alerts rise across the Americas. Authorities say vaccination remains the main defense against infection and outbreak spread.

Panama is seeing hotter conditions, and specialists are warning about the health risks tied to strong ultraviolet exposure. The heat is a reminder to take sun protection seriously.

Panama has launched the Week of Vaccination in the Americas, aiming to immunize more than 80,000 people from April 23 to 30. Health officials are emphasizing measles and pertussis prevention as part of a regional push to strengthen coverage.

More than 20 residents in Salamanca, Colón were evacuated and treated after an agrochemical spill caused by a man who opened 20 product containers. The incident raised immediate public safety concerns in the community.

A Panama project testing drone delivery of vaccines for hard-to-reach areas has advanced to the final round of the World Mobile Congress. The idea highlights how technology could support health access in remote parts of the country.

Renal patients at Hospital Santo Tomás are reporting shortages of supplies and overcrowded treatment areas, saying the situation is affecting more than 600 people who depend on these services. They are also raising concerns about food provided after treatment.

Anti-corruption prosecutors found expired medical supplies in CSS storage in Felipillo after an internal audit by the Social Security Fund. The case raises new concerns about inventory control in Panama’s public health system.

Panama will begin receiving documents for the 2026 General Scholarship Competition on April 29. The program is open to primary, secondary, and university students.

U.S. Southern Command medical professionals conducted water testing in Panama, underscoring cooperation on public health and environmental safety. The effort highlights the importance of clean water monitoring for communities across the country.

U.S. Southern Command medical professionals conducted water testing in Panama as part of a field activity tied to readiness and regional cooperation. The effort highlights the connection between public health, infrastructure, and security in the country.

U.S. Southern Command medical professionals carried out water testing in Panama as part of health and environmental monitoring efforts. The work highlights the importance of safe water in a tropical country with major strategic and public health concerns.

Expired products dated 2022 and 2023 were found inside Panama’s Social Security system, reigniting criticism over inventory control and management. The discovery adds pressure on administrators to strengthen oversight and prevent waste.

SOUTHCOM medical professionals conducted water testing in Panama, highlighting ongoing U.S.-Panama cooperation in public health and regional support. The effort reflects the importance of clean water monitoring for community health.

SOUTHCOM medical professionals carried out water testing in Panama as part of a health-focused effort tied to public safety and regional cooperation. The work underscores the importance of water quality in Panama’s communities and infrastructure.

U.S. Southern Command medical professionals carried out water testing in Panama as part of a public health and environmental support effort. The work highlights the importance of water quality to community health and resilience.

U.S. Southern Command medical professionals carried out water testing in Panama as part of a field health effort tied to environmental safety and disease prevention. The work highlights the importance of water quality in tropical operating environments.

U.S. Southern Command medical professionals carried out water testing in Panama as part of a health and readiness effort. The mission underscores the importance of clean water and regional cooperation in environmental safety.

Classes at a school in Pesé were suspended after a flea infestation was found in classrooms. Parents and teachers are pressing for safe conditions before students return.