Face masks now mandatory for all
On Monday, June 1, the start of the second stage towards the new normal Panama’s Ministry of Health (Minsa issued...
HEALTH
COVID-19 cases surge to 13,643 with 336 deaths
A surge of 445 new cases of COVID-19 on the eve of the ending of quarantine brought the total of...
Hospital neurosurgery wing closed as virus hits 19 medical staff
The Neurosurgery wing of the Arnulfo Arias Madrid CSS Hospital Complex has been closed after 19 health workers,-doctors, nurses, and...
Medical professionals reject abrupt quarantine easing
The board of directors of the Association of Doctors, Odontologists, and Professionals Related to the Social Security Fund (AMOACSS) has...
HEALTHWATCH: Vitamin D supplements and muscle loss
We have known for more than 400 years that muscle weakness is a common presenting symptom of vitamin D deficiency....
Covid cases pass 12,000 with 320 deaths
The number of cases of COVID-19 recorded in Panama reached 12,131 on Thursday, May 28, the 80th day since the...
Tests of Trump-touted drug suspended – Panama use banned
Tests of malaria drug hydroxychloroquine as a remedy for COVID-19 — touted by President Donald Trump, who said he was...
17 seniors in Red Cross shelter virus outbreak
A total of 17 elderly r adults living in a shelter administered by the Panamanian Red Cross were confirmed with ...
Doctors back away from Trump touted medicine
Doctors who are part of the advisory team of the Ministry of Health (Minsa) say that Panama should rethink the...
HEALTH: Will meat follow smoking exit path?
By Michael Greger M.D. FACLM When famed surgeon Michael DeBakey was asked why his studies published back in the 1930s...
OPINION: Throwing crumbs to science
The scientific knowledge and high training of Panamanian researchers have been essential to face the pandemic. Our talent has innovated in...
PANAMA Phase 2 reopening set for May 26
Step 2 towards the reopening of Panama’s economy will begin on Tuesday, May 26, if the Rt (number of transmissions...
