False Alarm at Chitré Policlinic

A false alarm was accidentally triggered at the Roberto Ramírez Diego Policlinic in Chitré. Staff promptly evacuated patients without causing panic.

A false alarm was accidentally triggered at the Roberto Ramírez Diego Policlinic in Chitré. The incident occurred on Monday, March 9, 2026. According to local media, the false alarm was caused by a technical malfunction. The institution's staff promptly reacted to the situation and evacuated patients. There was no panic among visitors, as the staff informed everyone about what happened. The management of the policlinic is currently conducting an inspection to prevent similar incidents in the future.

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