Updates on public health, medical research, and healthcare services in Panama. Stories include policy changes, outbreaks, and practical health advice.
Protesters burned a hospital in the Democratic Republic of the Congo as authorities battle a new Ebola outbreak, threatening containment efforts. The attack adds to longstanding challenges of trust, insecurity and access to care in outbreak zones.
Panama observes Doctors’ Day every May 21 to honor the vocation and service of physicians across the country. The date also highlights the importance of strong health systems and preventive care.
A treatment center linked to Ebola response efforts was torched in DR Congo’s Ituri province after burial disputes with residents. The attack highlights how mistrust and local tensions continue to obstruct outbreak control.
Consultorios Town Center celebrated Doctors’ Day in Panama with a football-themed event that brought together specialists, partners, and medical community leaders. The gathering highlighted teamwork, professional recognition, and the growing role of medical office hubs in the private health sector.
NGOs and foundations in Panama are using purification technology to help communities facing contaminated water and related health risks. The initiative also promotes rainwater capture as a longer-term school water solution.
Panama has increased health surveillance at ports, airports, and borders after Ebola alerts in Africa. Officials say the country has no reported cases and the public risk remains low.
Albert Hofmann’s accidental LSD discovery in Basel led to a legendary bicycle ride, the birth of Bicycle Day and decades of debate over psychedelic use. His story helped shape both modern drug policy and today’s renewed interest in psychedelic therapy.
Panama’s Doctors’ Day arrives with a reminder that medicine still depends on human judgment, even as patients increasingly turn to AI for health advice. The country’s doctors continue to carry heavy workloads, especially in public hospitals and remote areas.
Funproi’s regional award highlights more than 40 years of disability support in Panama and the country’s ongoing accessibility gaps. The recognition also draws attention to the need for stronger inclusion in transport, health and public infrastructure.
Panama’s National Assembly has approved Bill No. 403, a major gambling reform that adds biometric checks, ad limits and a 10% profit contribution to mental health care. The measure now awaits presidential signature.
Panama is facing intense heat driven by humidity, weak winds and urban heat islands, with feels-like temperatures expected to reach 42 degrees Celsius. Nighttime warmth is also lingering, raising health risks as the country moves toward the rainy season.
Panama’s Health Ministry has reinforced epidemiological surveillance amid Ebola cases reported worldwide, highlighting the country’s early-detection system. Officials say the goal is to spot and notify potential threats quickly.
Panama has tightened Ebola surveillance at airports and border crossings while health authorities coordinate with regional and international partners. No Ebola cases have been reported in the country.
Congo’s national team has canceled its Kinshasa training camp because of an Ebola outbreak, but it will continue World Cup preparations in Europe and the United States. The move reflects the growing impact of public-health concerns on international sports scheduling.
A call is growing for Panama to move ahead with the long-delayed new Faculty of Medicine at Ciudad de la Salud. The project has become a symbol of the country’s struggle to expand doctor training and respond to health worker shortages.
The Ministry of Health is warning Panamanians to take heat precautions as high temperatures raise the risk of dehydration and heatstroke. Officials urge people to avoid midday sun, hydrate constantly and protect children and babies.
The WHO says the Bundibugyo Ebola vaccine could take months to develop, while the Congo outbreak remains a regional emergency and the global risk is still low. Health officials are focused on breaking transmission in a conflict-hit area where diagnosis has been difficult.
The WHO has declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda a public health emergency, with the Bundibugyo strain raising concern because no approved vaccine exists for it. The warning matters for Panama because of the country’s air connectivity and the need for strong entry screening.
Fear is rising in eastern Congo as a new Ebola outbreak spreads alarm in Bukavu and beyond. The crisis renews global concern over rapid containment and cross-border risk.
Tu Samaritano is a volunteer transport network in Panama that gives cancer patients free rides to the National Oncology Institute. In five months, it has grown to 144 volunteers.