Category: Economy

Panama declared a State of Emergency to address earthquake-related damage affecting homes, health centers, schools and displaced families.

A powerful earthquake struck Panama on October 9, triggering evacuations across the country and reports of building collapses near the epicenter. Officials and international monitoring agencies continue to assess impacts, aftershocks and coastal risks.

Panama will hold its third National Evacuation Drill on October 12 to help people and institutions practice emergency response.

Hospital Santo Tomas introduced an automated pharmacy system designed to speed medicine dispensing and strengthen inventory oversight.

MEDUCA and private-sector partners continued technical workshops and donated tools for 11th- and 12th-grade public-school students.

Sellers at Merca Panama reported onion prices between B/.1.25 and B/.1.50 per pound, attributing the increase to higher fuel costs.

Foreign Minister Javier Martinez-Acha welcomed Panama’s removal from the European Union fiscal blacklist and cited government diplomatic efforts.

IDAAN said the Jaime Diaz Quintero water plant in La Chorrera temporarily halted operations because recent rain raised turbidity in the Caimito River.

IMHPA forecast short rain showers, high temperatures and possible afternoon thunderstorms for Panama on October 9.

IFARHU continued PASE-U PUNCH card distribution for scheduled schools in Bocas del Toro and the Kankintu area on October 9 and 10.