Panama Needs More Blood Donations
Although a pint of blood is capable of being useful for three different patients, voluntary donation statistics in the country...
HEALTH
Why did the Global Pandemic Treaty Break Down?
Global talks over developing a joint pandemic treaty broke down last week, as delegations failed to agree on a pact,...
Global Situation – Dengue Fever
As of 30 April 2024, over 7.6 million dengue cases have been reported to WHO in 2024, including 3.4 million...
Panama’s Position on Global Pandemic Treaty
This week, the 77th World Health Assembly (WHA) takes place in Geneva, Switzerland, focused on various health issues, such as...
Strains of Influenza in Panama
According to reports by the Gorgas Memorial Institute for Health Studies (Icges), the two strains of the influenza virus that...
Cases of Respiratory Illness in Western Panama Increasing
In addition to influenza, hospitalizations due to the common cold, rhinopharyngitis and pharyngitis remain high. The demand for care from...
Panama Registers Influenza Deaths So Far This Year
The latest epidemiological report from the Ministry of Health (MINSA) reveals an alarming number of deaths related to influenza so...
Cooking With Firewood and Your Health
Cooking with firewood, a practice that persists in Panama, is not exempt from risks. In Panama, according to the 2023...
Boosting Your Health: The Benefits of Pets
Research into the connection between pets and their owner’s health dates back at least four decades, with dozens of studies...
Three New Deaths From Dengue in Panama
Three new deaths from dengue raise concern in Panama. Among the victims, according to Minsa, is a case in the...
Bacterial Meningitis in Chiriquí
An elected representative is reported as being the first case of bacterial meningitis in Chiriquí. The residents of Boquerón are...
Blood Pressure Drug Increases Lifespan and Slows Down Aging
A common blood pressure drug increases lifespan and slows aging in animals. The hypertension drug rilmenidine has been shown to slow down...
