Health Country 2026-02-03T19:17:09+00:00

Fever and Flu Cases Rise in Panama

Panama reports 82 new fever cases in a week, totaling 276. Leishmaniasis and a rare botfly disease were also confirmed. Influenza has caused 12 deaths, mostly unvaccinated individuals. Meanwhile, no cases of Zika, chikungunya, or other diseases were recorded.


Fever and Flu Cases Rise in Panama

If fever, severe headache, malaise, muscle aches, or pain behind the eyes appear, do not self-medicate. Still, no one can let their guard down. The recommendation is straightforward. Discard anything that accumulates water, cover containers, and clean around your home. Most cases show no severe signs, but 29 people have already shown alarming symptoms. The fever also does not relent. 82 more cases in one week, with a cumulative total of 276. Leishmaniasis left 32 new patients, and a case of human botfly disease, a tough illness that shouldn't be appearing but has already knocked on the door, was also confirmed. You might be interested Inaugurated in Don Bosco the first Community Court February 03, 2026 ATTT gets tough on disorder: now illegal parking can be reported by cell phone February 03, 2026 Raúl Pineda: “It was a year and a half of faith, pain, and waiting” February 03, 2026 Influenza has already left 12 dead and dengue tightens its grip February 03, 2026 ¡Arde Vamos! A cough that won't go away, a fever that knocks you down, difficulty breathing. Meanwhile, dengue continues to spread through the neighborhoods. 272 new cases were reported nationwide. Going to a health center on time can make the difference between life and death. Juan Diego expels Saldaña and warns that a complaint is coming February 03, 2026 There is some reassuring data. No cases of Zika, chikungunya, leptospirosis, or monkeypox (mpox) were recorded. There were also no new reports of hantavirus, and the Oropouche virus remains with only one case. Four people died from influenza in just a few days, and the country's death toll for the year is already 12, according to this week's health report. - 83.3% of the deceased were not vaccinated, and three out of four had pre-existing conditions: heart, kidneys, diabetes, advanced age. Hospitals reported 819 cases of flu-like syndrome in one week and 418 severe respiratory infections, such as pneumonia and bronchopneumonia.