Updates on public health, medical research, and healthcare services in Panama. Stories include policy changes, outbreaks, and practical health advice.
La CSS recibió un nuevo lote de medicamentos para reforzar el abastecimiento nacional, con opciones para enfermedades crónicas y otros padecimientos. También se activaron compras de emergencia, nuevas licitaciones y alianzas con el Ministerio de Salud para sostener tratamientos continuos.
SINAPROC says Panama will see a major rise in UV radiation as skies stay clear to partially cloudy. The agency warns that solar exposure could become extreme, increasing health risk during the daytime.
A new COVID-19 lineage, BA.3.2—nicknamed the “cicada”—was first detected in 2024 and later reappeared in the United States in late 2025. The resurfacing pattern is prompting renewed monitoring by public health experts.
Hong Kong Children’s Hospital launched a probe after a six-year-old boy’s heart stopped for about 16 minutes when his breathing tube reportedly came loose from a ventilator. The hospital says it has strengthened ICU monitoring and will conduct a root-cause analysis.
El Idaan informó que la planta potabilizadora de Chilibre volvió a operar al 100% tras una reparación clave, tras una jornada de trabajo que terminó en horas de la madrugada. El anuncio busca normalizar el servicio asociado a la potabilización.
The “Mi Primera Cremita” child-feeding program in San Miguelito is seeking to reduce hunger and address children’s needs in local communities. The initiative, reported by Telemetro, targets vulnerable children directly.
A Newsroom Panama guest contribution says cannabidiol (CBD) oil may support calmness, emotional stability and improved sleep by interacting with the body’s endocannabinoid system. The article also links potential benefits to serotonin and recommends consistent routines, nutrition and exercise.
La muerte de Noelia Castillo en Barcelona, tras recibir eutanasia después de 601 días de batalla judicial impulsada por su padre, reavivó el debate en España sobre los límites de la ley y la legitimación de terceros. Críticos denuncian fallas del Estado; defensores alegan que la judicialización prolongó un sufrimiento considerado innecesario.
Hong Kong’s 2024-25 school-year report says about 94% of students fail to meet recommended moderate-to-vigorous exercise levels. Officials are urging stronger prevention efforts at home and in schools to protect children’s health earlier.
Panama’s first remote robotic stroke procedure is gaining international attention by combining robotic technology with surgeons working from a distance. The approach could point to new ways to expand access to specialized stroke care.
El Minsa realizó fumigación y colocó veneno en Victoriano Lorenzo, San Miguelito, tras denuncias por el aumento de mosquitos y ratas. La jornada busca controlar la proliferación de plagas y mejorar la salubridad en la zona.
Una tubería madre rota en el área de urgencias del Complejo Arnulfo Arias Madrid provocó filtraciones en zonas como sala de espera y farmacia. El Idaan enviará un equipo para ubicar y reparar la fuga mientras el hospital mantiene la atención de pacientes.
Panama’s Social Security Fund (CSS) has launched its first National Group of Researchers (GNI-CSS) to strengthen scientific production and improve health care. CSS named senior researcher Paulino Vigil De Gracia as a key figure in the initiative.
La CSS realizará el sábado 28 de marzo una jornada gratuita de salud en comunidades. Además, ofrecerá servicios administrativos como afiliación y verificación de cuotas.
As the Iran conflict escalates, concerns are growing that disruptions to LNG-linked production could trigger a helium shortage. Liquid helium is vital for MRI cooling and for semiconductors and aerospace applications.
La CSS informó que recibió nuevos lotes de amlodipina, irbesartán, hierro en ampollas y ácido hialurónico para pacientes crónicos. La entidad atribuyó desabastecimientos pasados a incumplimientos de proveedores e indicó que también existen problemas internos relacionados con desvíos de medicamentos.
San Miguelito has launched the first stage of a School Health Program to provide free dental care, vaccinations and other services to more than 35 schools and over 50,000 students, while authorities plan operations against vendors selling unhealthy foods near schools.
Telemetro reports that Panama’s COE will be activated in David next week to oversee emergency and public-safety operations during Semana Santa. Residents and visitors should watch for official guidance.
Head lice have returned as a recurring issue in Panamanian classrooms after students resumed in-person classes; close head-to-head contact in schools helps spread infestations.
A video of Paco, a police dog, performing CPR went viral and has drawn admiration online, sparking interest in the role of canine units in rescue and public safety.