Updates on public health, medical research, and healthcare services in Panama. Stories include policy changes, outbreaks, and practical health advice.
Tuberculosis in Panama remains concentrated in regions with greater poverty, overcrowding and limited access to care. Health authorities are expanding testing and using drones in remote areas, but territorial gaps persist.
“El Color que nos une” is a Panama-based initiative raising autism awareness through music therapy and stimulation, with support from 35 companies. The campaign aims to promote inclusion and neuropsychological development.
Panama is confronting menstrual poverty as the cost of hygiene products forces some families to choose between basic food and essential care. An initiative is working to reduce that burden.
Viral messages warning of supposed school shootings have triggered concern in Panama’s education community. The episode highlights the growing impact of social media on student safety and public alarm.
Residents of Isla Bastimentos are urging authorities to open a health center that was built three years ago but remains abandoned. The delayed facility has become a symbol of unmet local health needs on the island.
Schools in Panama held educational and recreational activities to promote autism awareness and encourage inclusion among students and families.
Three children in Chiriquí received a first-ever minimally invasive cardiac procedure in the province, a milestone for pediatric care in western Panama. The catheter-based intervention highlights growing local medical capacity.
The CSS denied claims of deaths linked to bacteria in hemodialysis rooms in Panama and said it will reinforce biosafety measures. The move comes as patient safety in dialysis services remains a major concern.
President José Raúl Mulino awarded scholarships to vulnerable children in Los Santos through the “Abrazos del Futuro” program. The initiative supports education as part of Panama’s effort to combat child labor.
San Miguelito’s regional health office launched the Americas Vaccination Week this Friday to encourage residents to complete Panama’s 25-vaccine immunization schedule. The campaign aims to strengthen prevention and raise awareness about routine vaccination.
CSS denied that bacteria caused deaths in La Chorrera hemodialysis units and said it has strengthened biosecurity measures after outbreaks were detected. The case highlights the importance of strict infection control in high-risk dialysis care.
The CSS has launched a nationwide door-to-door vaccination campaign through April 30, offering influenza, pneumococcal 20, and MR shots. The effort aims to boost prevention and reach residents at home.
Health Minister Fernando Boyd Galindo said Panama will keep reinforcing safe-water measures in Azuero, where officials say 50 wells have been made. The effort highlights ongoing pressure on water access in the region.
The Maternal and Child Hospital of Chiriquí has started surgeries to treat congenital heart disease, with specialists from Panama and Chiriquí working together. The initiative expands access to advanced pediatric care in western Panama.
Panama’s Health Ministry defended its HIV response and rejected criticism connected to a “Huevo Rosa” nomination. Minsa said it continues ongoing actions and strategies against HIV nationwide.
Panama’s Ministry of Health is promoting the training of future pharmacists as part of efforts to strengthen the country’s health workforce. The move underscores the growing importance of pharmacy professionals in patient care and medicine safety.
Panama’s Health Ministry rejected claims of neglect in HIV prevention, saying health promotion and combined prevention efforts continue through rights-based, inclusive strategies. The response came amid attention tied to an LGBT community nomination and public discussion around the issue.
Panama’s Education Ministry has activated school safety protocols amid concern over viral challenges and expanded psychopedagogical support in schools. Educational orientation is also being extended to primary education.
Street homelessness is becoming a more visible and structural problem in Panama City, appearing under bridges, on corners, and in public spaces. The trend highlights growing urban inequality and pressure on social support systems.
Thousands of amputees in Gaza are being left without basic medical care as aid restrictions continue to block treatment and rehabilitation. Humanitarian groups warn the number of people with life-altering injuries is likely to rise.