MINSA Warns Against Illegal Food Products Containing Undeclared Medicines
The Ministry of Health warned consumers about illegal food products that contain undeclared medications, a public-health alert with direct consumer risk.
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CSS Launches Mi Farma Digital to Show Medicine Availability
CSS launched Mi Farma Digital so insured users can check medicine availability, pharmacy locations and reasons for shortages.
IDAAN Water Suspension Will Affect Several City Sectors Friday
IDAAN announced a Friday water-service suspension for several city sectors, prompting residents to store water and adjust plans.
Two People Killed in Colon in Less Than 12 Hours
Two people were killed in Colon in less than 12 hours, intensifying concern about public safety in the province.
Sudden Headwater Surprises People Crossing a Creek
Several people were surprised by a sudden headwater while crossing a creek, a dramatic reminder of Panama rainy-season danger.
MINSA Cancels Sanitary Registration for Nivea Sunscreen Product
Panama’s Ministry of Health canceled the sanitary registration of a Nivea sunscreen product and urged businesses to remove it from sale.
SINAPROC Evacuates Four Minors and One Adult in Bocas del Toro Flooding
Civil protection teams evacuated four minors and one adult in Bocas del Toro as rain and rising water created dangerous local conditions.
Five Deaths Reported Amid Vomiting and Diarrhea Outbreak in Ngabe Bugle
Authorities are responding after five people died in hard-to-reach Ngabe Bugle communities following respiratory symptoms, diarrhea and vomiting.
Minsa Urges Pregnant Women to Vaccinate as RSV Cases Pressure Children’s Hospital
Panama health officials urged pregnant women between 32 and 36 weeks to receive the RSV vaccine as pediatric respiratory cases fill intensive-care beds.
Emergency Medical Technicians Protest for Professional Reclassification
Emergency medical technicians and licensed emergency-care workers protested in Panama to demand professional reclassification, salary adjustments and more resources for prehospital response.