Panama Expands HPV Vaccine Supply for Children and Adolescents
PANAMA, September 24, 2026 — The Health Ministry received 50,000 more HPV vaccine doses and urged families to complete the second dose for eligible students.
The new shipment brings the country’s available supply to 177,000 doses, according to the ministry. Vaccination starts at age 10, and the second dose is given six months after the first; clinics and school campaigns offer the service free of charge.
Panama Now Online will follow official updates as the story develops.
