Updates on public health, medical research, and healthcare services in Panama. Stories include policy changes, outbreaks, and practical health advice.
Panama’s president praised a telerobotic thrombectomy procedure as a “historic achievement,” according to NeuroNews International. The report highlights potential implications for stroke care and telemedicine in Panama, though details remain limited.
Fundación Luces launched the “La Luz de Mi Historia” campaign featuring real testimonies from people with epilepsy to raise visibility and combat stigma in Panama.
Forecasters expect isolated night showers over the eastern Caribbean maritime zone with possible extension to Colón, Guna Yala and the Emberá comarca, while extreme UV levels are warned for Wednesday daytime.
Surgeons using XCath’s telerobotic system performed the first reported remote robotic intervention on a stroke patient in Panama, announced March 19. The milestone highlights potential for telemedicine to expand access to specialist emergency care in the country.
An EIN Presswire notice reports that retirees and insured residents in western Panama City now have access to free transport at designated points, aiming to ease mobility for health and public services.
A La Prensa psychology column explains personality disorders, DSM-5-TR groupings, and the diagnostic features that distinguish persistent, impairing personality patterns from normal variation.
U.S. service members carried out a five-day medical mission in Bocas del Toro, working with Panamanian officials and local healthcare workers to deliver critical care to local communities.
A South China Morning Post letter warns Hong Kong’s new weight management plan leans too heavily on BMI, urging policymakers to use multiple measures to guide policy and public messaging.
Mobility expert Joe Yoon says a focused nine-minute daily routine can counter the stiffness from prolonged sitting and help preserve movement as people age. Short, consistent mobility work is being promoted as an accessible way to maintain function and reduce everyday aches.
A developmental and educational psychologist argues that ‘spiritual wellness’ — meaning, connection and purpose — should be central to how we support anxious youth in a volatile, tech-driven world.
Damage to the Chilibre water plant has left it operating at 90% capacity while IDAAN conducts repairs during extended shifts to limit service disruption.
An EIN Presswire summary highlights emergency Medicare hospitalizations in Panama, naming Pacifica Salud and noting concerns about hospital credentials while mentioning licensed Medicare agents assisting beneficiaries.
A DVIDS video reel published March 24, 2026, shows U.S. Joint Task Force-Bravo conducting medical evacuation training in Panama, highlighting readiness and casualty care exercises.
The City of Health in Panama now runs a free internal shuttle for patients, retirees and insured users between the Cardiovascular and Thoracic Institute and the High Complexity Pediatric Hospital, weekdays 4:30 am–6:30 pm.
A Panama-based Medicare agent reports wide variation in how Panamanian hospitals handle direct billing for U.S. Medicare beneficiaries, praising Chiriqui Hospital for consistency while warning others are inconsistent or have suspended programs.
Panama’s Ministry of Health reports a drop in dengue cases to just over 1,300 so far this year, down from about 2,000 in the same period of 2025; malaria figures were not specified.
A New Mexico jury found Meta’s platforms harmful to children’s mental health and in violation of state consumer protection law, a key early victory in mounting social media litigation.
The Alcaldía de Panamá and Triángulo de la Mujer host a free “Mujeres que trazan líneas” event at Soho Mall on March 28 (3–8 p.m.), offering panels, nutrition advice and fitness sessions to promote women’s wellbeing and leadership.
Panama’s Ministry of Health has sworn in a commission to bolster hospital resilience in public and private facilities, aiming to anticipate risks and restore services rapidly after emergencies.
A remote robotic surgery to treat a stroke was successfully tested at The Panama Clinic in Panama City, marking a local demonstration of teleoperated neurosurgical technology. The brief report highlights the procedure but provides limited clinical detail.