Condom distribution to fight AIDS during Carnival but no government help
If you thought Panama’s upcoming Carnival (March 4 -8) was just dancing, singing and getting soaked with fire hoses, others...
HEALTH
Free health insurance paying off for tourists in Panama
Panama’s free health insurance package for tourists is already working with 50 visitors receiving treatment since the program was introduced...
Christmas is not always Merry and for some a time of pain
By Dr. Gaspar Aramis Da Costa Foster Psychiatrist, Master of Public Health, National Coordinator for Palliative Care In this season,...
Jump in flu and pneumonia cases but cholera still biggest concern
Concerns about the possible outbreak cholera in Panama override a big increase in flu and pneumonia cases. (more…)
Cholera scare leads to monitoring of Haitan tourists
A group of 500 Haitian tourists currently staying in Panama are being monitored as health authorities express concern about the...
Prevention not drugs the best answer to obesity in Panama
With Dr. Eric Ulloa Over half the adult population in Panama is obese or overweight, and that means big health...
Pana-expat blood program gets first emergency call
The recently launched expat “Blood for Everyone” program had it’s first emergency call on Thursday (November 11). (more…)
Cholera alert boosts surveillance in Panama
The cholera alert issued by the Pan-American Health Organization (PAHO), following the cholera epidemic in Haiti has led to increased...
Expats and Panamanians unite in “Blood for Everyone” campaign
Expats, Panamanians, local hospitals NGOs and Panama's Ministry of Health have combined to to launch a national awareness and donation...
Panama fluoride regulations ignored
Only two out eight water treatment plants in Panama are adding fluoride to water in spite of a previous executive...
Sibutramine stroke danger products
Following up on it’s announcement that 20 diet products containing sibutramine will be pulled from Panama store shelves , the...
Alert: Panama recalls 20 weight loss products
Panama’s Ministry of Health (MOH) has acted on international alerts about the drug sibutramine, used in the manufacture of at...
