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Panama’s emergency declaration is directing resources toward humanitarian aid, infrastructure checks and recovery measures after the October 9 earthquake.

SINAPROC and the national emergency operations center say earthquake damage figures may change as inspections continue across Panama.

Officials report sustained air and land deliveries of food, water and supplies as access challenges continue in affected provinces.

MOP and private-sector teams are working on blocked routes, bridge inspections and access restrictions in Herrera, Los Santos and Veraguas.

Authorities say 405 dialysis patients linked to Santo Tomas Hospital have been moved to alternate areas while services are kept running safely.

Panama says patients are returning to hospital areas that have been inspected, cleared and prepared for safe use after the earthquake.

MEDUCA reports that 619 schools have recorded earthquake-related impacts as structural reviews continue around Panama.

Panama’s private schools may resume classes only if they can guarantee safety, while the public-school reopening decision remains under review.

The government says debris removal and reconstruction work will begin for families whose homes were deemed uninhabitable after the earthquake.

President José Raúl Mulino outlined personnel, air, land and water deployments as Panama continues its response to the October 9 earthquake.