Updates on public health, medical research, and healthcare services in Panama. Stories include policy changes, outbreaks, and practical health advice.
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.
UPI reports that Panama successfully tested remote robotic surgery to treat a stroke on March 24, 2026. The pilot could expand access to urgent stroke care, though connectivity and regulation remain hurdles.
Panama’s Caja de Seguro Social has updated the Mi Caja Digital platform so users can view laboratory and exam results online via phone or computer, Telemetro reports.
The World Happiness Report 2026 ranks Panama 39th, up from 41st in 2025. The report combines life-satisfaction surveys from over 150 countries with socioeconomic and governance indicators.
Al Jazeera reports Pakistan was the world’s most polluted country in 2025, with PM2.5 levels up to 13 times above WHO guidelines, underscoring serious health and policy challenges.
NexPanama published a recipe titled “Ensalada estilo griega con orzo y queso feta” in its Recipes section, highlighting a Mediterranean-inspired orzo and feta salad suited to Panama’s climate.
Prolonged fighting in Sudan has devastated hospitals and clinics, displacing health workers and cutting off millions from essential medical care, heightening humanitarian risks.