Updates on public health, medical research, and healthcare services in Panama. Stories include policy changes, outbreaks, and practical health advice.
Panama’s Health Ministry will meet with U.S. engineers on Friday as authorities respond to the water crisis in Azuero. The coordination reflects growing concern over water service and public health in the region.
Panama’s health authorities reported more than 1,700 dengue cases and urged residents to strengthen prevention efforts by eliminating mosquito breeding sites. Officials stressed that community cleanup remains key to limiting the spread of the disease.
More than 300 patients in Bocas del Toro are urging the CSS to launch cataract surgery campaigns after waiting years for treatment. The case highlights long delays in access to specialized care outside Panama’s main urban areas.
Residents of Villa Mireya in Capira are alarmed after Africanized bees caused incidents involving a six-month-old baby and several dogs. The community is now worried about the safety of families and pets.
A pregnant woman in Ngäbe-Buglé was evacuated by Senan after labor complications and taken to Rambala before being transferred by ambulance. The operation underscores the importance of emergency transport in remote parts of Panama.
The National Assembly approved, by insistence, a bill to extend health center hours across Panama after the Executive Branch objected over financing and technical issues. The measure is intended to improve access to primary care beyond standard hours.
Panama’s National Assembly has approved by insistence a bill to extend operating hours at health centers nationwide, overruling Executive objections. The measure expands primary care access beyond the regular workday but stops short of mandating 24-hour service.
Panama’s National Cancer Institute has launched new palliative care rooms at the Hospital de Cancerología in Ciudad de la Salud, expanding support for cancer patients. The unit is being implemented gradually through coordination with the Ministry of Health and the Social Security Fund.
Éanna Doyle of County Wexford is heading to Panama for a month-long placement with Floating Doctors, helping deliver care to remote communities. The work will support people with limited access to medical services.
Panama’s Social Security Fund says it is working with resident and intern doctors to resolve payment delays that have accumulated since 2020. The agency attributes the backlog to late paperwork and missing signatures, and says it has already paid about $1.2 million in obligations.
Health teams in Colón are intensifying fumigation as Panama continues to face dengue as a recurring public health threat. The effort aims to reduce mosquito populations and limit transmission in at-risk areas.
The National Cancer Institute has opened a palliative care unit for cancer patients at Ciudad de la Salud in Panama City. The new service expands specialized support focused on comfort and quality of life.
Ciudad de la Salud has opened a new palliative oncology care room in Panama, designed to provide dignified and humanized support for cancer patients. The unit adds to the country’s specialized oncology services with a focus on comfort and quality of life.
Health authorities in Colón have stepped up fumigation after dengue cases rose in the province. The response combines mosquito control, cleanup efforts, and community participation to slow transmission.
Panama’s National Assembly approved a bill to extend hours in health centers and push Minsa to strengthen public medical services. The plan aims to improve access to primary care for residents across the country.
MINSA will hold fairs from April 16 to 18 in Panama for people who need to obtain or renew the white and green health cards. The events are aimed at speeding up certification for workers in sectors that require sanitary documentation.
Health officials in Colón have stepped up fumigation operations after dengue cases increased in the province. The move is part of a broader effort to control mosquito-borne transmission.
Ciudad de la Salud’s obesity clinic is offering integrated treatment for severe cases in Panama, including patients with major mobility limitations. One case involved a 61-year-old man who lived isolated at home for 15 years because his weight exceeded 500 pounds.
MINSA held a health card fair at Albrook Terminal from 7:00 a.m. to help applicants obtain the white and green cards used in Panama. The event was organized at a major transport hub to improve access for workers and residents.
Residents in Villa Cecilia de Pedregal are warning of sewage contamination that has brought mosquitoes, foul odors and reported skin problems in children. The neighborhood is urging attention to what has become a growing sanitation and health concern.