Updates on public health, medical research, and healthcare services in Panama. Stories include policy changes, outbreaks, and practical health advice.
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.
Panama is under growing pressure to improve how it investigates suspected medical negligence, after repeated complaints exposed delays, uncertainty, and weak oversight. The issue is now testing both the health system and public trust in justice.
Cuba marked 63 years of overseas medical missions while accusing the United States of trying to undermine them. The dispute has become a regional issue as governments weigh health needs against political pressure and labor-rights concerns.
Panama’s growing interest in responsible consumption is reshaping how people think about cosmetics, packaging, and waste. The change is especially relevant in a country where plastic pollution and ocean health are closely connected.
The World Health Organization has raised the Ebola risk level in the Democratic Republic of Congo to “very high” nationally and regionally. The alert signals stronger concern for Central Africa, even as the global risk remains low.
Children in Gaza are facing a sharp rise in skin diseases as overcrowded camps, poor sanitation and a collapsing health system worsen the humanitarian emergency.
A commentary argues that Panama’s youth violence stems from neglect, weak prevention, and a lack of cultural and social investment. It calls for better data, stronger community programs, and policies that go beyond policing.