A New Health Center will be Built in Chiriquí Province Panama by UDELAS
Tolé will have the new CIAES of UDELAS, a health and education center that will benefit more than 12,000 people in Chiriquí.
The district of Tolé marks a significant advance with the construction of the Interdisciplinary Center for Attention and Research in Education and Health (CIAES), a project promoted by the Specialized University of the Americas (UDELAS). The rector of UDELAS, Nicolasa Terreros Barrios, highlighted that this center will allow for comprehensive care, rehabilitation services and specialized training, bringing these services directly to the communities. He explained that the project will positively impact more than 12,000 people in the district and neighboring areas, improving their access to health and education.
UDELAS Issues Order to Begin Construction
During the 2026 Tolé fair, the official order to proceed with the construction of the CIAES (Center for Research and Advanced Studies) was presented. The ceremony was led by Congressman Eliecer Castrellón and attended by hundreds of people who celebrated this milestone, considered historic for the region.
A Change Awaited for Years
Rector Terreros emphasized that this project responds to a historical need in the district. “For years, families had to travel long distances to receive medical care. With CIAES, we bring services to those who need them most,” he stated. The center will offer care with specialized professionals, reducing the need to travel to other provinces.
Boost to Training and Research
In addition to medical care, CIAES will also strengthen the training of new professionals and research, with a focus on the realities of the interior of the country and vulnerable communities. Deputy Castrellón emphasized that this project represents an important step for the social and educational development of the region.
