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A deadly clash during an equestrian rally in Bugaba left one dead and three injured. Police are calling on organizers and municipalities to strengthen security at mass events.
Health authorities in the U.S. and France confirmed new hantavirus cases among passengers evacuated from the MV Hondius after a deadly outbreak. The ship remains in Tenerife as countries coordinate testing, quarantine and repatriation measures.
Montijo officials are seeking the permanent closure of the local landfill after a third fire was reported there this year. The repeated incidents have renewed concerns about safety, smoke, and waste management in the district.
New infrastructure projects in Panama Este include a bridge and pocket park in Las Garzas, plus safety railings and solar lights in 24 de Diciembre. The works aim to improve mobility, security, and community life.
The CSS has opened registration for private doctors on Mi Receta Digital, expanding Panama’s electronic prescription platform. The move brings private medical practices into the country’s digital health system.
A shipment of U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve crude is headed to Panama for the first time, destined for a west coast refinery. The move highlights Panama’s role in regional energy logistics and maritime trade.
UNACHI’s payroll has drawn attention after a review showed salaries that exceed Panama’s civil service scale by wide margins. The university’s autonomy and bonus structure have helped drive pay far above standard public-sector levels.
Firefighters rescued a child trapped inside a vehicle in Empalme after responding to the emergency. The incident highlights the risks of locked car situations and the need for quick action.
Panamanian authorities seized 1,738 suspected drug packages hidden in a container at a port in Colón. The operation highlights the province’s role as a key target in anti-narcotics efforts.
Physical delivery of CEPANIM certificates will begin in June 2026, following digital registration by more than 205,000 beneficiaries. The move marks the next phase of the program’s rollout in Panama.
A man accused in a 1993 Detroit punk musician killing has been arrested in Panama, renewing a decades-old homicide case. The arrest may lead to extradition proceedings and a new phase in the investigation.
A shooting on Avenida Domingo Díaz near El Crisol in Panama City left one person dead and another injured, causing heavy traffic in the area. The attack disrupted one of the city’s main roads and drew a police response.
Panama’s Health Ministry is keeping nationwide epidemiological surveillance active, with special attention on diseases linked to contact with rodents in rural areas. The monitoring aims to support early detection and prevention across the country.
Panama’s geographic advantages are substantial, but its maritime and logistics assets need tighter coordination to create more national value. The case for a National Maritime Strategy is also a warning about institutional fragmentation.
A reagent shortage has disrupted essential lab testing at the Dr. Arnulfo Arias Madrid Hospital Complex, affecting kidney, liver, and pancreatic function tests. The Social Security Fund says a centralized purchase of chemistry and immunochemistry supplies is nearing completion.
UNACHI is facing a deep institutional crisis as lawmakers link its financial strain to unpaid or long-standing benefits. Student groups are now calling for the rector’s resignation amid growing pressure on the university.
Panama City is advancing a slate of urban renewal and community projects, including pocket parks, sports facilities, digital libraries and public-space upgrades. The plan spans several corregimientos and aims to improve mobility, recreation and neighborhood services.
Panama is waiting for July and August to confirm whether El Niño will affect the country this year. The Arco Seco and Coclé are considered the most vulnerable areas.
The CSS has launched “Mi Receta Digital,” a platform that connects doctors, patients, and pharmacies in one system to speed up prescription handling. Private-sector doctors have 30 days to register, while CSS and MINSA doctors who also work privately will be enrolled automatically.
Panama City officials have opened bidding for the B/. 74 million Hospital Regional de Panamá Norte, a project expected to serve more than 600,000 people. The new facility aims to bring specialized public health care closer to fast-growing communities in the north of the district.