Updates on public health, medical research, and healthcare services in Panama. Stories include policy changes, outbreaks, and practical health advice.
Panama’s Health Ministry is urging the public to remove mosquito breeding sites as dengue cases rise, with six deaths reported so far this year. Standing water remains the main driver of the outbreak.
Senadis warned that young people with disabilities are especially vulnerable to school bullying in Panama. The agency called for a society-wide response to prevent harassment at all levels of education.
Panama West has received 25,000 influenza vaccine doses for distribution across its five districts. The doses are intended to help protect residents against seasonal flu strains, including AH1N1 and AH3N2.
A Panama trip is helping University of Connecticut students nearing graduation sharpen their interest in health careers. The experience gave them a global perspective on care, community health, and professional growth.
Panama West has received 25,000 influenza vaccine doses for distribution across public health facilities, with priority given to children, older adults, and people with chronic conditions. The shipment is part of a national campaign to protect against circulating flu strains.
Arizona State University is sending its largest-ever dental brigade to Panama in May to provide oral health care and complete a service mission. Students and faculty are now in final training before the trip.
National Hospital is marking 14 years as a pioneer in robot-assisted kidney transplant surgery, a process that begins with detailed donor and recipient testing. The technique reflects Panama’s growing use of advanced medical technology in specialized care.
Patients at the Nuevo San Juan Polyclinic are urging repairs to the damaged air conditioning system, citing comfort and health concerns inside the medical center. The issue has raised worries about conditions that could help spread illness.
Panama’s Ministry of Health has ordered the recall of perfumes after finding a banned substance in the products. Officials are urging consumers to buy beauty items only from authorized stores and verify sanitary registration.
Panama has launched its nationwide flu vaccination campaign with an updated formula targeting current strains circulating in the country. The Ministry of Health is prioritizing vulnerable groups and offering the vaccine free at public facilities and participating private hospitals.
Panama West has received 25,000 influenza vaccine doses for distribution across ministry and Social Security health facilities. The campaign targets children, older adults, and people with chronic illnesses as flu circulation rises.
Panama’s Health Ministry has ordered the immediate withdrawal of perfumes containing a prohibited substance and required distributors to document the total removal within 30 days.
Panama has launched a free nationwide flu vaccination campaign using a trivalent vaccine that targets the influenza strains currently circulating in the country. The effort is led by the Ministry of Health and the Social Security Fund.
Bocas del Toro health authorities confirmed the province’s first imported malaria case in a security officer who works in Darién. The finding reinforces the importance of surveillance and early detection in Panama.
Panama’s Health Ministry has launched its influenza vaccination campaign after receiving an initial 15,000-dose shipment. The program aims to protect vulnerable groups and expand access through public health facilities.
Panama’s Health Ministry has canceled the registrations of three perfumes and ordered them removed from the market after detecting a banned ingredient linked to health risks. The action follows similar withdrawals of other fragrances in 2025.
Arizona State University is sending its largest-ever dental brigade to Panama, where students and faculty will provide care and preventive services. The trip combines hands-on training with public health outreach.
The Ministry of Health opened a new disease study center at the San Isidro Policentro, adding cytology reading, digital result processing, and AI support. The move is aimed at improving preventive screening and health service efficiency.
Panama’s Health Ministry opened a cytopathology center in San Miguelito to improve early detection of cervical cancer and speed up treatment. The facility is intended to strengthen diagnosis and expand access to timely follow-up care.
INADEH has opened applications for an elderly care course, with interviews set for April 10 in El Chorrillo. The program adds to Panama’s efforts to train workers for a growing social care need.