Updates on public health, medical research, and healthcare services in Panama. Stories include policy changes, outbreaks, and practical health advice.
Mitradel awarded 47 scholarships to children at social risk through its Abrazos del Futuro program. The ministry says more than 2,000 scholarships will be distributed nationwide in the coming months.
Bangladesh is battling its deadliest measles outbreak in years, with 143 deaths and more than 12,000 suspected cases tied to vaccine coverage gaps. The surge is a warning for countries worldwide about the danger of falling immunization rates.
Panama has registered 32 influenza deaths this year, according to Ministry of Health statistics. A vaccination day is planned for Sunday at Plaza Comercial de Brisas del Golf.
Malaria remains endemic in several parts of Panama, including Darién, Guna Yala, East Panama, North Veraguas, and Ngäbe Buglé. Internal migration is complicating efforts to monitor and control transmission.
Panama’s Health Ministry is warning that excessive screen use is fueling childhood obesity and encouraging more sedentary habits. Officials are urging families to cut unnecessary device time and promote more physical activity.
MINSA denied a social media flyer advertising a free endoscopy and colonoscopy day, saying it is not part of any official ministry schedule. The warning underscores the importance of verifying health information through official channels.
Excessive screen time is emerging as a driver of childhood obesity in Panama by reducing physical activity and encouraging sedentary behavior. Health experts warn that long periods in front of screens can also increase calorie intake.
CSS graduated 122 doctors after they completed their internship, marking the first graduating class under its training program. The milestone adds newly trained physicians to Panama’s health system.
CSS director Dino Mon said more than 1,000 complaints have been filed over irregularities found during an internal review, including issues tied to medicines and finances. The disclosures raise new questions about oversight at one of Panama’s most important institutions.
Residents of Costa del Sol are enduring months without regular water service by buying tanks and collecting rainwater through improvised rooftop systems. The shortage has turned basic daily water access into a growing burden for local families.
A driver in Coclé was sanctioned after a citizen complaint on social media showed dangerous maneuvers that put minors at risk. The case highlights growing public pressure for road safety accountability in Panama.
Panama has received more than 300,000 influenza vaccine doses as authorities reinforce the national immunization campaign. Health workers are also urging travelers to stay updated amid rising measles cases in parts of the Americas.
Panama Oeste has received 25,000 influenza vaccine doses for distribution across public health facilities and Social Security clinics. The rollout targets children, older adults, and people with chronic illnesses.
Classes at the Centro Regional Universitario de Panamá Oeste were suspended after Africanized bee colonies on campus began causing incidents with students. Authorities are organizing a special operation to deal with the safety threat.
Hospitals in Beirut are under severe strain after Israeli attacks on the city and surrounding areas, with doctors warning that medical supplies are running low. The escalation is deepening Lebanon’s long-running humanitarian and economic crisis.
Panama has recorded 1,670 dengue cases, including 10 severe infections and six deaths. Health officials are urging people to eliminate mosquito breeding sites and seek care quickly if warning signs appear.
Syracuse University students joined a medical brigade in Panama, supporting community health care while gaining hands-on experience in the field. The effort highlights Panama’s role in international service learning and health outreach.
Panama’s Health Ministry has begun its influenza vaccination campaign after a new shipment of vaccines arrived. The ministry also published the schedule and areas for the rollout.
Children’s lunch choices at school can shape long-term health, especially when ultraprocessed snacks and sugary drinks are the easiest options. Health officials say stronger school food policies are key to reducing childhood obesity.
Panama’s Health Ministry ordered the recall of three luxury perfumes after detecting a banned chemical linked to reproductive and hormonal risks. Consumers are being told to stop using the fragrances immediately and verify sanitary registration before buying cosmetics.