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Ministry of Health of Panama

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Regional measles, pertussis, dengue & respiratory outbreaks

36 clusters · 126 sources · last updated

Latest: Honduras reports rise in dengue, COVID-19, and chikungunya cases

Honduras’ pertussis epidemic has accelerated, with confirmed cases climbing to about 190 by mid‑2026 and infant deaths rising to 15. Measles activity in Honduras has shifted to sustained local transmission, with sixteen

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Global RSV vaccine and antibody rollout expands

45 clusters · 162 sources · last updated

Latest: Respiratory Syncytial Virus vaccination campaigns expand in Argentina and Peru

Global RSV immunization and antibody rollouts continue to expand, showing significant clinical impact. In the UK, maternal vaccination led to a 50% reduction in intensive care or high dependency unit admissions for infan

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Measles surge in Americas: Regional outbreaks and responses

41 clusters · 212 sources · last updated

Latest: Mexico measles outbreak exceeds 20,000 cases

The measles outbreak across the Americas continues to pose significant public health challenges. In Mexico, the situation has escalated, with total infections reaching 20,350 and 50 deaths reported since February 2025. T

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Mexico mosquito and respiratory health crisis

17 clusters · 68 sources · last updated

Latest: Dengue cases rise in Guanajuato while Guaymas reports containment

By late October 2026, Mexico continues to manage a multi-faceted health crisis involving cattle screwworm, dengue fever, and respiratory illnesses. The cattle screwworm (Cochliomyia hominivorax) outbreak remains a major

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Veraguas water contamination following mine landslide

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated

Latest: Panamanian authorities monitor water quality after Remance landslide

Following an earthquake on October 9, a landslide at the former Remance mine in Panama’s Veraguas province caused mining material to collapse into the Quebrada Veneno stream. Local communities, such as La Gorda, reported

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Nicaragua public healthcare infrastructure expansion

5 clusters · 30 sources · last updated

Latest: Nicaragua faces healthcare staffing shortages despite rising hospital investment

Nicaragua is expanding its public healthcare infrastructure and medical capabilities, working toward establishing a network that may exceed 80 public hospitals. Recent physical developments include the Lesbia Carrasquill

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