Updates on public health, medical research, and healthcare services in Panama. Stories include policy changes, outbreaks, and practical health advice.
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.
Panama’s capital city hall held a preventive health day at its Hatillo headquarters for workers, visitors, and taxpayers on World Health Day. The event offered medical screenings, dental checks, eye exams, vaccinations, and nutrition support.
U.S. service members and Panamanian healthcare workers teamed up to deliver medical care in communities in Bocas del Toro. The mission highlighted ongoing cooperation between the two countries in support of local residents.
Consultorios Town Center held its first Networking Day of 2026 in Panama, bringing together medical specialists to build alliances and strengthen collaboration. The initiative supports a more integrated care network connected to Hospital Pacífica Salud Costa del Este.
The World Bank is spotlighting child poverty in Panama through a territorial approach that examines how poverty varies by region. The analysis underscores the need for targeted policies that address deep disparities between urban and rural communities.
A family in Chiriquí is seeking help to find housing and pay for treatment for 9-year-old Milagros, who has become paraplegic and can no longer continue her normal school routine. Her case has placed the family under severe strain.
SINAPROC recorded 26,099 beachgoers and 21 water rescues during Easter Week in Panama. The agency urged the public to follow safety guidance and protect themselves at recreational areas.