Health Events Country 2025-11-08T19:41:32+00:00

Ministry Confirms Pertussis Outbreak in Ngäbe Buglé

The Ministry of Health of Panama has confirmed a pertussis outbreak in the Ngäbe Buglé region. To date, 14 laboratory-confirmed cases have been reported in the communities of Soloy and Emplanada de Chorcha. Unfortunately, one death has already been recorded.


The Ministry of Health of Panama has confirmed a pertussis outbreak in the Ngäbe Buglé region. To date, 14 laboratory-confirmed cases have been reported in the communities of Soloy and Emplanada de Chorcha. Unfortunately, one death has already been recorded.