Updates on public health, medical research, and healthcare services in Panama. Stories include policy changes, outbreaks, and practical health advice.
Deputy Alexandra Brenes said she was shocked after visiting a Panama shelter for pregnant girls, highlighting concerns about adolescent pregnancy and gaps in support services.
TVN announced a scheduled temporary power interruption at Hospital Dr. Joaquín Pablo Franco Sayas this Monday from about 7:00 to 9:00 a.m., while Naturgy Panamá conducts electrical repairs.
Allergy severity depends on where you live, what you’re allergic to and your lifestyle — factors that shape exposure and how strongly your body reacts. Practical changes and medical guidance can help manage symptoms.
On World Water Day, reporting on Panama stresses the urgent need to secure potable water for all, protect freshwater sources, and balance competing economic and social demands.
Panama has recorded over 1,000 cumulative dengue cases in 2026, including four deaths; the latest report lists 1,081 mild cases, 146 with warning signs, five severe cases and 149 hospitalizations.
A nurse in Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley remained at her hospital post after losing her fiancé in the 2024 Israel–Hezbollah war, highlighting frontline healthcare workers’ resilience during regional conflict.
Despite aviation becoming safer over decades, up to 40% of people in developed countries still struggle with fear of flying; experts recommend education, coping skills and therapy to manage aviophobia.
Hong Kong’s Hospital Authority is investigating after a doctor posted an Instagram image of a resuscitation in a public hospital, prompting concerns about patient privacy and professional ethics.
Singapore’s neighbourhood senior hubs — alive with mahjong, exercise and skills workshops — illustrate a community-based approach to ageing designed to keep older residents active and socially connected.
Women fishers in Siargao are bottling sardines now served in Michelin-starred Manila restaurants, illustrating how investing in female producers can boost nutrition and strengthen food systems.
Panama joined the global observance of World Down Syndrome Day on March 21, holding various activities to raise awareness and reaffirm a commitment to inclusion.
Panama’s Law 68/2003 lets anyone record advance medical wishes (voluntades anticipadas) by notary deed or a signed document with three impartial witnesses and name a representative.
CCTV’s Consumers’ Right Day program exposed a Chengdu factory allegedly bleaching chicken feet with hydrogen peroxide and operating in unhygienic conditions, reigniting food safety concerns in China.
Panama has urged residents to join efforts to contain dengue, with authorities calling for community action on mosquito control and prevention to reduce transmission.
A vehicle fall in Loma Brígida, Panamá Oeste, left one person dead and another injured, with firefighters conducting rescue operations at the scene, local media reported.
TVN reports two people died and one was injured in separate traffic accidents in Panama Oeste within 12 hours; the first crash occurred near midnight in El Nazareno, La Chorrera.
A strike on a hospital in East Darfur, Sudan, killed 64 people — including 13 children — and wounded 89, the WHO said, drawing condemnation from the UN humanitarian office.
On World Down Syndrome Day (March 21), Panamanian coverage urged turning talk of inclusion into concrete action to secure equal rights and opportunities for people with Down syndrome.
The WHO reports an attack on a teaching hospital in Al Deain, East Darfur, killed 64 people—including 13 children—and left the facility non-functional, worsening an already serious health crisis.
CSS and MINSA have opened a national call for foreign doctors, publishing requirements, required documents and where to apply. Prospective applicants should consult official CSS and MINSA channels for full details.