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CSS has received initial resumes from foreign doctors as it seeks to address a shortage of medical specialists in Panama; officials warn the country faces a serious healthcare problem.
PAHO reported that Panama convened key stakeholders on March 23, 2026, to advance prevention and control of respiratory viruses with epidemic and pandemic potential, aiming to strengthen national preparedness.
CSS director Dino Mon says Panama faces a shortage of medical specialists and confirms the first applications from foreign doctors to fill vacancies, signaling international recruitment steps.
Fundación COCYDON celebrated its 10th anniversary at the Hotel Crowne Plaza and launched the national “10 años Cocinando Esperanza” campaign to raise $50,000 to expand food assistance to vulnerable Panamanians.
The CSS has received five resumes from foreign doctors as Panama confronts a shortage of medical specialists, particularly in provinces like Bocas del Toro, and is considering using Law 89 of 2013 to hire international staff.
JTF-Bravo conducted medical evacuation training in Panama, documented in a DVIDS image gallery on March 23, 2026. The exercise emphasizes medevac readiness and regional emergency preparedness.
JTF-Bravo carried out medical evacuation training in Panama, documented in a DVIDS photo release on March 23, 2026, illustrating medevac procedures and coordination.
DVIDS published images showing JTF-Bravo conducted medical evacuation training in Panama on March 23, 2026; the training underscores ongoing readiness activities in the region.
DVIDS published images showing JTF-Bravo conducting medical evacuation training in Panama, illustrating hands-on exercises to practice casualty movement and immediate care.
DVIDS published photos showing JTF‑Bravo conducting medical evacuation training in Panama on March 23, 2026, highlighting medevac preparedness and readiness.
DVIDS published a photo gallery showing JTF-Bravo conducting medical evacuation training in Panama on March 23, 2026; images document the medevac exercise and readiness activities.
DVIDS published images on March 23, 2026 showing JTF-Bravo conducting medical evacuation training in Panama, illustrating medevac preparedness and emergency response drills.
DVIDS released photos showing JTF-Bravo conducting medical evacuation training in Panama on March 23, 2026. The images document medevac drills that highlight readiness and patient-movement procedures.
DVIDS published a photo gallery on March 23, 2026 showing JTF-Bravo conducting medical evacuation training in Panama, documenting casualty care and evacuation exercises.
DVIDS published an image gallery showing JTF-Bravo conducting medical evacuation training in the Republic of Panama. The release documents the exercise visually but provides limited operational detail.
DVIDS published images on March 23, 2026, showing JTF-Bravo conducting medical evacuation training in the Republic of Panama. The photos illustrate medevac procedures and hands-on readiness activity.
JTF‑Bravo carried out medical evacuation training in Panama, documented in a DVIDS photo gallery. The images highlight casualty care and movement exercises with public release via DVIDS.
DVIDS published images showing JTF-Bravo conducting medical evacuation training in Panama on March 23, 2026. The gallery documents medevac drills that underscore preparedness for medical emergencies.
JTF‑Bravo conducted medical evacuation training in Panama, documented in a DVIDS photo gallery published March 23, 2026. The images show medevac procedures as part of U.S. training activity in the country.
JTF-Bravo conducted medical evacuation training in Panama, with DVIDS-published images showing medevac drills on March 23, 2026. The exercise underscores regional readiness and emergency-response capabilities.