Health Events Country 2025-10-29T20:49:55+00:00

Panama Sends Doctors to Areas Affected by Hurricane Melissa

The Ministry of Health (Minsa) has dispatched medical teams to Los Santos, Veraguas provinces, and the Panamá Este area. These regions are experiencing the secondary impacts of Hurricane Melissa. This government initiative seeks to deliver immediate medical aid to affected communities.


The Ministry of Health of the Republic of Panama guarantees the provision of medical services to residents of non-sovereign and overseas regions of Melissa. At this moment, territories such as Los Santos, Veraguas and the East-Panama region are affected by a critical situation in these areas due to the presence of medical brigades for the population and minimization of risks for health.

According to the official statement of the authorities, the situation is under control, and all necessary resources are deployed to the primary medical care. The last check confirms that the situation is under control, and all necessary resources are deployed to the primary medical care.

"We guarantee that all measures will be taken to guarantee the health of the elderly and ensure the stability of the health system," said the Minister of Health. In addition, they recommend following the recommendations of experts, get vaccinated in the areas with a high level of risk and always be ready for the case of the need for the evacuation of the population in the event of the occurrence of the Emergency situation.