Panama’s Ministry of Health has launched a National Integrated Cancer Care Project to confront a disease responsible for 17% of deaths in the country. Health officials say cancer kills five to seven Panamanians each day.
Panama’s Minister of Government announced measures after a prisoner was killed at La Joya prison. The inmate had been serving a homicide sentence upheld in 1998.
Panama’s Health Ministry reviewed the first year of its integrated cancer care project, highlighting an effort to improve coordination in diagnosis and treatment. The program is part of broader public health work to strengthen cancer services in the country.
Ali Jalil was taken to the Prosecutor’s Office to provide an investigative statement in the Alas Chiricanas case. The move comes as Panama continues to process one of its most significant criminal investigations.
Panama pressed the UN Security Council to protect freedom of navigation as tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and detentions of Panamanian-flagged ships put maritime trade at risk. Vice Foreign Minister Carlos Hoyos called for diplomacy, respect for international law, and the release of detained vessels.
Israel and Hezbollah have intensified their border confrontation, with threats of major retaliation raising fears of a wider regional conflict. The escalation comes as the Gaza war continues to inflame tensions across the Middle East.
Panama condemned attacks in the Strait of Hormuz at the UN and warned that rising inspections and detentions of Panamanian-flagged ships could unsettle global supply chains. The government framed maritime security as vital to international trade and the credibility of its flag registry.
Panama’s National Scholarship Contest now requires students to maintain a 4.5 average or higher to stay eligible. The cutoff puts academic performance at the center of access to public education support.
Residents of Macaracas in Los Santos have gone eight days without potable water and are relying on installed tanks to meet basic needs. The shortage is disrupting daily life and highlighting the strain on local water service.
Panama’s comptroller general has rescheduled a meeting with Vamos lawmakers to address withheld salaries for 40 National Assembly workers. The coalition is pressing for the employees’ status to be corrected and payments released.
Thousands of civilians are reportedly being detained by Sudan’s RSF in el-Fasher, including women and children, as the war in Darfur intensifies. The case adds to growing alarm over mass abuses and humanitarian conditions in one of Sudan’s most strategic cities.
Metro de Panamá’s Line 3 monorail is advancing through testing as residents of Panamá Oeste continue to face severe daily traffic jams. The project is seen as a key relief for one of the country’s most congested commuter routes.
Two people were killed and a young woman was injured in a motorcycle crash on the road toward Finca 60 in Bocas del Toro. The incident highlights the risks faced by riders and passengers on Panama’s roads.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog is scheduled to visit Panama after a trip to Kazakhstan, bringing another high-level diplomatic visit to the country. The trip highlights Panama’s continued relevance in international relations and economic diplomacy.
Two motorcyclists died instantly in a head-on crash in Bocas del Toro. The fatal collision highlights ongoing road safety risks for riders in Panama.
Panama City backed the inauguration of Italy’s Red Bench campaign, a symbolic installation promoting awareness against violence toward women. The ceremony also opened the door to new cooperation between the municipality and the Italian Embassy.
Lebanese leaders held the first direct negotiations with Israel in more than 30 years, prompting cautious reactions in Beirut. The talks could affect border security and regional stability.
A bus driver was detained after a fatal crash in Chame, Panama Oeste, that killed four people, including a pastor and his family. The case is moving forward as aggravated negligent homicide.
Panama’s National Assembly Credentials Committee is reviewing Antonio Tercero González’s nomination to serve as IDAAN director. The appointment is significant because the agency manages drinking water and sewage services across the country.
More than 25,000 influenza vaccines have been applied in Chiriquí as the special campaign continues through April 30. Health authorities are urging residents to stay alert and get vaccinated at health centers after the drive ends.