Medicines Stolen from Social Security in Chiriquí Province Panama

The Social Security Fund (CSS) filed a criminal complaint with the Public Prosecutor’s Office for the alleged theft and loss of medicines in the province of Chiriquí.  Following the alert, authorities launched an investigation to find those responsible for this incident, which directly impacts both patients and the public health system.  The general director of the CSS, Dino Mon Vásquez, pictured above, explained that the institution detected irregularities in the handling of medications and immediately notified the authorities.

“This worries us, as essential medications have been going missing. We are working to identify the leaks and correct errors in the orders,” he said during the presentation of the annual report to the National Assembly. 

They Implement a System to Prevent Losses 

As part of the control measures, the CSS has implemented the SALMI logistics platform in 32 executing units.  This tool allows for improved storage, control, distribution, and traceability of medicines, recording every movement and reducing the possibility of internal manipulation.  According to Mon Vásquez, with this system it will be much more difficult to alter records, even by personnel within the institution.

They Seek to Curb Irregularities

The CSS stated that these stricter controls aim to guarantee the proper management of medications, preventing losses and ensuring that supplies reach the patients who truly need them.