MIDA Reinforces Avian Flu Surveillance in Las Perlas After Pelican Case
MIDA reinforced surveillance in the Las Perlas archipelago after confirmation of avian influenza in a brown pelican.
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MiAmbiente Strengthens Protection at Playa La Marinera for Turtle Nesting
MiAmbiente is reinforcing protection measures at Playa La Marinera during sea turtle nesting activity.
Parque Lineal Juan Diaz Passes 700,000 Visitors in Five Months
More than 700,000 people have visited Parque Lineal Juan Diaz in its first five months, according to Telemetro.
Classes Suspended at Nicanor Villalaz School After Flooding in Colon
MEDUCA suspended classes at Nicanor Villalaz school after flooding affected Costa Arriba de Colon.
Government and Religious Leaders Join Forces Against Human Trafficking
MINGOB announced a strategic alliance with religious leaders to strengthen community prevention and reporting of human trafficking.
Hospital Aquilino Tejeira Reaches 76 Percent Construction Progress in Cocle
The new Hospital Aquilino Tejeira in Cocle is 76 percent complete and is expected to serve more than 286,800 residents.
Panama City Opens Call for Food Venues in Parque Urraca
The Municipality of Panama opened a concession process for gastronomic spaces in Parque Urraca, with applications due August 1.
CSS Launches Mi Farma Digital for Medicine Availability Checks by Phone
The Social Security Fund enabled Mi Farma Digital so patients can check medication availability from a cellphone.
National Oncology Institute Receives Rare ESMO Designation for Cancer Care
Panama’s Instituto Oncologico Nacional has received ESMO Designated Centre recognition, a milestone for integrated cancer and palliative care.
Arraijan Water Losses Reach 50 Percent as IDAAN Starts Leak-Control Plan
IDAAN says Arraijan is losing half of its treated water before it reaches homes, prompting a targeted leak-control and supply improvement plan.