In Panama, a six-month-old baby died because her family could not afford the medication prescribed at a health post. This tragedy, which occurred in Renacimiento, Chiriquí province, reflects the daily reality of the community: extreme poverty, a lack of doctors, and health centers without medications. Sector representative Ana Guerra called on the Ministry of Health and the government to strengthen these posts so that no one has to depend on private pharmacies when a child's life is at stake. Regional Health Director Federico Pérez stated that medication for minors should be free and that there may have been serious failures in this case. “There are things that need to be clarified,” he said, while confirming that an administrative process has already begun to get to the bottom of what happened. Meanwhile, the Public Ministry continues its judicial investigation: conducting inspections, collecting evidence, and performing an autopsy to scientifically determine what actually happened. The case remains open, and authorities do not rule out possible liability, whether from institutions or individuals. The baby had been treated days earlier at the Río Sereno health post, where she was given a prescription for gastrointestinal problems and a fever.
